Common Name
Red Maple
Scientific Name
A. rubrum
Cultivar
'Autumn Flame'
Hardiness Zone
3b [-30 to -35]
Tolerances
Drought
![Moderate](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intermediate.jpg?itok=8TggBX4Y)
Moderate
Poor Drainage
![Tolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_tolerant.jpg?itok=ZL4zob9u)
Tolerant
Alkaline Soil
![Intolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intolerant.jpg?itok=whiVJl9Z)
Intolerant
Salt
![Intolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intolerant.jpg?itok=whiVJl9Z)
Intolerant
Shade
![Tolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_tolerant.jpg?itok=ZL4zob9u)
Tolerant
Air Pollution
![Tolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_tolerant.jpg?itok=ZL4zob9u)
Tolerant
Soil Volume
20
Planting Area
- Medium
- Large
Features of Interest
Fall Foliage
Native to Vermont
Wildlife
Form
![round](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/3_round.jpg?itok=3HMmo4OL)
Round
Mature Height
50 feet
Crown Spread
30 feet
Limitations
- Weak wood and/or branch structure
- Problems with excessive sucker growth
Additional Information
Excellent and early red fall color that last longer than species. Notable for its round form when young.