ACER rubrum

Commonly known as Canadian maple, Red maple, Scarlet maple, Swamp maple

Widely recognised as one of the most spectacular trees for autumn colour. Best in acid soil

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Good to know
Grow in acidic soil for best colour
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, mites, scale insects, caterpillars, Verticillium wilt, leaf scorch, honey fungus.
Place of origin
Eastern North America
Deciduous
3- or 5-lobed, dark-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long, blue-white beneath.
Red
Fully hardy
Lobed
Ovate
Height
20m (70ft)
Spread
10m (33ft)
Tree
Round-headed to open-crowned tree. Produces erect clusters of tiny flowers.
Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Autumn Seasonal Interest
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Neutral to acid soil
Full sun
Partial shade
Rounded to broadly spreading

Mature Size

20m (70ft)
	10m (33ft)

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Available late spring to early summer 2026
Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.

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