Red Maple

Red Maple Care

Acer Rubrum

Other names: Scarlet Maple, Swamp Maple, Canadian Maple

What is the plant

Red maple (Acer rubrum) is a native tree in eastern and north-central U.S. and a member of the Sapindaceae (soapberry) family. The U.S. Forest Service has identified red maple as the most prevalent tree in the eastern U.S. It grows faster than Norway or sugar maple, but considerably slower than silver maple, making it a better choice in urban landscaping. In the northern part of its range, red maple is usually found in wet bottomlands or moist woods, but further south it may be seen in drier rocky areas. Red maple trees are aptly named for the gorgeous bright red foliage (or sometimes orange or yellow) that appears in fall. This, along with its fairly minimal needs, makes it a favorite landscape plant over much of North America.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

min -34°C

Hardiness zone

3 - 9

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Watering young maple trees a dying maple that has put on only a few leaves this year. young trees require additional attention during their first two years after planting as they struggle to survive in their new environment. trees can lose 60 to 75 percent of their roots during the digging process at the nursery.
Pruning
Trim off any dead leaves and stems.
Fertilizer
Simply apply the fertilizer around the base of the plant, extending to the drip line. For vegetables, place the fertilizer in a strip parallel to the planting row. Water-soluble fertilizers are faster acting but must be applied more frequently. This method gives plants food while you water.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
All plants require light for photosynthesis, the process within a plant that converts light, oxygen and water into carbohydrates (energy). Plants require this energy in order to grow, bloom and produce seed. Without adequate light, carbohydrates cannot be manufactured, the energy reserves are depleted and plants die. They need 12-14 hours of indirect sunlight.
Soil
The ideal blend of soil for plant growth is called loam. Often referred to as topsoil or black dirt by landscape companies, loam is a mixture of sand, clay, and silt.
Temperature
Lowest Temperature:-40° to -30°F (-40° to -34°C)

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Container
Choose a pot that is 2.5-5.08 cm (1-2”) larger than the current size.
Additional
Wilted maple leaves are toxic to horses. Called red maple poisoning, symptoms include anorexia, labored breathing, yellowing of the eyes and accelerated pulse. The horse may appear depressed or sluggish. Many horses die within 18 to 24 hours of ingesting the dried or wilted red maple leaves. Those that don’t may become severely anemic and may require a blood transfusion. Don’t leave pruned branches or fallen foliage on the soil where a horse may gain access to them
Popularity
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