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October Glory Red Maple

Tagged as: October glory, Maple, Large Deciduous Trees, Acer

Botanical Name: Acer rubrum 'October Glory'
Common Name: October Glory Red Maple

 

Updated 1/2012



Height: 40-50' Spread: 40-50' Habit/Form: Oval-rounded Growth Rate: Medium Zone: 5-8

Cultural Requirements: Full sun; prefers moist, slightly acidic pH soils but tolerates a wide range of conditions, including temporary flooding; chlorosis symptoms (yellowing leaves) occur in high pH soil

Ornamental Characteristics: Lustrous, dark green leaves are late to change in fall; excellent orange to red fall color; female form - wings of the fruits (samara) tinged with red

Use in the Landscape: Excellent shade, specimen or street tree

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