Acer rubrum
(Ay-ser ROO-brum)
Red Maple
One of the most common trees on the east coast of the United States. A large pyramidal tree growing to 40′-60′. Medium fast growth to 12′ in 5-7 years. Leaves are 2″-4″, with 3-5 lobes. Green leaves fade to yellows and reds in the fall. An excellent specimen for lawn or street. Tolerates most soils, but prefers slightly acidic, moist conditions. Propagates easily from fresh green seed sown in May and June.
Section:Rubra
Meaning of: Ruber, meaning red.
Synonyms: Acer carolinianum, A. barbatum, A. Saguineum, Saccharodendron barbatum, Rufacer rubrum.
Common names: Red maple, Megasuri noki, Rode esdoorn, Rot-Ahorn.
Habit: Large tree with open crown, to 100′-120′ in its native range, however much smaller under cultivation, perhaps to 50′-60′.
Leaves: Three to five lobed, 3″-4″ across, dark green above with silver gray below.
Flowers: Red.
Hardiness: Zone 3-9, find your zone here Maya Gardens Inc – USDA zone map .
Distribution: 
Eastern United States, from Florida to Canada, west to the Dakotas, Texas and New Mexico.
Planting and care of maples
Pricing:
Size Price each Plant 6 or more of this tree and save.
#1 $15.00 $13.00 ea. (Sold out for 2010)
#5 $36.00 $32.00 each
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