Red Maple

Other names

Scarlet Maple, Swamp Maple

Growth habit

Tree

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Houston and Grossman Ponds

Source of plant

Arborvillage Farm Nursery, Schmidt & Son Co.

Description

A male tree with a moderately columnar crown, leaves are 4.5" long and 4.5" wide with a pronounced autumn red color that turns brilliant purple-red as the days shorten, fequently having 14 days of effective peak red color. Good potato leaf hopper resistance. 25' tall and 12' across after 12 years.

USDA Hardiness Zone

4

Special characteristics

fall color, pest resistance