Red, Swamp or Scarlet Maple Acer rubrum
Red Maple
is a handsome native tree growing up to 60', developing a round head of leaves
with silver undercolor. Red Maple is a beautiful tree from spring thru winter
but the outstanding color of Red Maple leaves in the fall is their favored quality. A sure sign of
spring in the Midwest is the dropping of the Red Maple flower clusters. The
flowers litter the ground in March or April. The seed pods of Red Maple are the
familiar little helicopters which drop in May or June. Red Maple has silver-gray
bark with leaves starting out green with a reddish tint in the spring turning
brilliant crimson to yellow in fall. Red Maple can have a wide variation of fall
color. Be aware that only the cultivars such as Autumn Blaze, Northfire,
Northwoods, October Glory Red Sunset and other cultivars can guarantee a
particular fall color. Red Maple grows to 60' in height, in the forest it can
grow taller. Michigan has the tallest Swamp Maple at 179'. Red Maple is a fast
growing tree, faster growing than a Sugar Maple but somewhat slower growing than
a Silver Maple. The Red Maple transplants easily bare root, balled and burlapped
or with
root bags and is sometimes dug in mid summer. Red Maples are hardy from zone
3 to 9 which covers most of the United States. Red Maple grows well in all types of
soil and can be planted in wet areas.
To
buy Red Maple seedlings and transplants use the table below.
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| Red Maple |
Autumn Blaze leaf |
2 1/2" caliper Red Maple |
Call for B+B prices.
To order Red
Maple seedlings by PHONE: We're glad to take your
order by phone. For your convenience, we have a toll free number 800
568-9179. Phone orders can be charged to VISA, or MasterCard accounts.
To order Red Maple seedlings by MAIL: For those who wish to
order by mail or prefer to send a check, send orders to:
Porcupine Hollow Farm
8593 W. State Rd. Central Lake, Mi. 49622
To order Red Maple seedlings using our secure shopping cart:
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Please include 20% shipping and packaging with
your order.
Minimum shipping $15
Michigan
Residents add 6% sales tax.