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The red maple (Acer rubrum) is a fast-growing, native deciduous shade tree celebrated for its brilliant red autumn foliage and red-tinged spring flowers, twigs, and seeds. It reaches a height of 40-70 feet, prefers full sun to part shade and is not picky about soil. It can handle moist to dry but prefers slightly moist. The early-spring red flowers serve as a critical initial pollen source for bees and bumblebees. The red maple acts as a crucial larval host plant for nearly 300 species of native moths and butterflies, including the rosy maple moth, cecropia moth, and various inchworms. These insects provide an essential protein source for migrating and breeding songbirds. It is a keystone species in our area.
The red maple (Acer rubrum) is a fast-growing, native deciduous shade tree celebrated for its brilliant red autumn foliage and red-tinged spring flowers, twigs, and seeds. It reaches a height of 40-70 feet, prefers full sun to part shade and is not picky about soil. It can handle moist to dry but prefers slightly moist. The early-spring red flowers serve as a critical initial pollen source for bees and bumblebees. The red maple acts as a crucial larval host plant for nearly 300 species of native moths and butterflies, including the rosy maple moth, cecropia moth, and various inchworms. These insects provide an essential protein source for migrating and breeding songbirds. It is a keystone species in our area.