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Articles tagged Maple

  • October Glory Red Maple

    | Category: Tree & Plant Selection | Tags: 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: 5-8Cultural Requirements: Full sun; prefers moist, slightly...

  • Green Mountain Sugar Maple

    | Category: Tree & Plant Selection | Tags: Maple, Large Deciduous Trees, Green Mountain, Acer
    Botanical name: Acer saccharum 'Green Mountain'Common name: Green Mountain Sugar Maple Reviewed 1/2012 Click on an image to enlarge. form fall color Height: 50-60' Spread: 45-50' Habit/Form: Upright-oval Growth Rate:...

  • Hedge Maple

    | Category: Tree & Plant Selection | Tags: Salt-Tolerant Trees and Shrubs, Maple
    Botanical Name: Acer campestreCommon Name:  Hedge Maple Updated 1/2012   Fall form Winter form Leaf Height:  20-35'  Spread: 20-35'  Habit/Form: Rounded to broad-rounded Growth rate:...