Acer rubrum
Red maple is a deciduous tree growing up to 90 feet tall. It has tiny red flowers in clusters that are one of the first flowers to bloom in spring. Red maple thrives in a wide variety of habitats. It is often found in wetlands and on moist soils, but is also found in drier upland habitats. Red maple tolerates shade but also grows well in the sun and often establishes in disturbed areas. Red maple can be found throughout Norfolk Botanical Garden particularly in the natural areas.
This species is part of the Southeastern Virginia Phenology Network.
| Type | Large Tree |  |
| Size | up to 90′ tall | |
| Flower | small red flowers; late winter – early spring | |
| Fruit | dry, winged samaras; late spring-summer | |
| Hardy | Zones 3b-9 | |
| Native | Eastern US |
Click here to see the USA-NPN Species Profile for red maple, which includes detailed descriptions of the phenophases being monitored and a link to the USA-NPN monitoring datasheets.
Click here to link to the USA-NPN web site
Phenophase Photos
| Emerging Leaves |  |
Flowers |  |