Acer rubrum - Autumn Flame

Scientific Name:

Acer rubrum

Cultivar:

Autumn Flame

Common Name:

Red Maple

Form:

  • Round
    Round

Hardiness:

3b

Mature height:

50

Crown spread:

30

Soil Volume:

20

Planting Area:

  • Medium
  • Large

Tolerances

Drought:

Moderate

Poor Drainage:

Tolerant

Alkaline Soil:

Intolerant

Salt:

Intolerant

Air Pollution:

Tolerant

Shade:

Tolerant

Invasive Species:

No

Limitations:

  • Weak wood and/or branch structure making it susceptible to breakage during ice or snow accumulation and strong winds.

  • Tree should be planted only during the spring.

Features of Interest:

  • Species has notable fall foliage
    Species has notable fall foliage
  • Species is inherent and original to New England
    Species is inherent and original to New England
  • Tree’s fruit has wildlife value
    Tree’s fruit has wildlife value

Additional Information:

Excellent and early red fall color that last longer than species. Notable for its young round habit. Primary host of Asian Longhorned Beetle.

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