Red Maple - 10 tree bundle

Description

Red Maple is a moderately fast growing tree with three-lobed green leaves that turn a spectacular red color in the fall. It can reach a height of 40-60', is moderately tolerant of shade but intolerant of drought or salt spray. Red maple will grow in a variety of soils but prefers moist sandy loams.

Wildlife Food & Cove: Fair food - squirrels. Excellent cover-nesting, perching, feeding, den for cavity users.

Flowers: Inconspicuous

Fruit: Small "helicopter" seed with bract

Ecosystem: Dry Oak Forest, Mesic (Moist) Oak Forest, White Pine Hardwood Forest, Lowland Hardwood Forest, Hardwood Swamp, Alder Swamp

Scientific Name: Acer rubrum

Product Size at Purchase: 5-12"

Product Size at Maturity:  40-60'

Other: Spectacular red fall color