#5 Acer Rub October Glory/ Red Maple Native (TN)

Scientific Name: Acer rubrum 'October Glory'

Common Name: Red Maple

Garden Size: 40-50 ft. x 30-40 ft.

Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast

USDA Zone: 4 to 9

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): Ovate Canopy, Large Shade Tree

Foliage: Medium to Dark Green Triangular Lobed Leaves

Fall Color: Orange to 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: 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.