Red Maple

Growth habit

Tree

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Houston and Grossman Ponds, Cornell Class of 1938 Native Maple Slope, Newman Overlook

Source of plant

Arnold Arboretum, Morris Arboretum, Schichtel's Nursery

Description

Introduced for superior rich red to reddish-purple fall color; the earliest red maple to color, by September 15 at the Arnold Arboretum and holds its color for a long time (20 to 30 days). Forms a large upright-spreading crown; plants 60' to 70' tall. Female. Has largely fallen out of favor since the introduction of the "better" fall coloring, smaller types.

USDA Hardiness Zone

3

Special characteristics

fall color