General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 40-60ft
Plant Spread: 30-50ft
Leaves: Good fall color
Deciduous
Broadleaf
Other: Easily grown in average, medium to wet, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best in full sun. 'Autumn Flame’ is a male selection that is noted for (1) abundant leaves that are smaller in size than those of the species, (2) fall color that deve
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: Green
Other: Greenish yellow
Flower Time: Other: March to April
Suitable Locations: Street Tree
Uses: Shade Tree
Water gardens
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Pollinators: Wind
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP 2,377 (Expired)
Goes Dormant
Child plants: one child plant

Common names
  • Red Maple
  • Scarlet Maple
  • Maple

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