Red Maple Live Tree | Acer rubrum

Red Maple Live Tree – Acer rubrum – Native Fast-Growing Shade Tree – Fall Color

$8.00

Scientific name: Acer rubrum

The Red Maple (Acer rubrum) is one of the most iconic trees of the eastern United States — celebrated for its blazing fall color, fast growth, and remarkable adaptability. Whether you're planting for shade, wildlife habitat, or pure seasonal drama, Red Maple delivers year-round interest from its early spring red flowers to its fiery autumn canopy.

What You'll Receive

Each order includes one Red Maple tree shipped approximately 4–6" tall in a 2.5" pot, ready to transplant into your garden or a larger container.

Planting Instructions

Dig a hole 2–3× wider than the root ball and equal in depth
Plant in moist, well-drained soil — tolerates clay, loam, and sandy soils
Water deeply after planting and keep consistently moist through the first growing season
Mulch around the base to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature

Growing Conditions

Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
Mature Height: 40–70 feet
Spread: 30–50 feet
Growth Rate: Fast — up to 3 feet per year
Hardiness Zones: 3–9
Native Range: Eastern United States
Wildlife Value: Attracts bees, birds, and pollinators

Grown Naturally

Our trees are grown without chemicals — naturally and sustainably at our Maryland nursery.

Shipping Notes

We ship early in the week so your plants don't sit at the post office over the weekend. If you're ordering multiple plants with different ship dates, they'll ship together when all are ready. For separate shipments, please place separate orders.