Scientific Name: Acer rubrum 'Redpointe'
Common Name: Red Maple
Garden Size: 40-45 ft. tall x 20-30 ft. wide
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zone: 5 to 8
Plant Origin: Eastern North America
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
Water & Soil: Average, Medium to Wet; Tolerant of a wide range of soils
Habit (Form): Narrow Pyramidal Canopy, Large Shade Tree
Foliage: Medium to Dark Green Triangular Lobed Leaves
Fall Color: Bright Red
Bloom Time: March
Bloom Color: Clusters of Red Flowers, Female
Uses: Specimen Tree for Lawn or Park, Plant near ponds, creeks or lakes
Additional Information: Very adaptable and heat tolerant tree. Resistant to insects and disease. However, Acer rubrum has a flattened root system that may buckle sidewalks or driveways if planted too close. Also take care not to plant near foundation for this same reason.
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