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Red maple (Acer rubrum)
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Red maple

Acer rubrum

Zone 1 · Closest to the Water Zone 2 · Intermediate Zone Zone 3 · Upland Zone
Size
Height: 40 to 70+ ft Width: 30 to 50 ft
Bloom Color
Red
Wetland Indicator Status
FAC Facultative — occurs in wetlands and non-wetlands
Salinity Tolerance
Intolerant

Notes

Wet to dry soils; sun to part shade; tolerates intermittent flooding and wet soils

Wildlife Value

Bees feed on early season flower nectar and pollen; wildlife utilize for food and habitat.

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