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Red Maple

Acer rubrum, Sapindaceae

Zones
3–9
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Shade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Tufted Hair GrassDeschampsia cespitosa
Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Tulip TreeLiriodendron tulipifera
Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient AccumulationPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Stone PinePinus pinea

Red maple's dense canopy and allelopathic leaf litter can suppress pine seedling establishment in mixed plantings

Eastern HemlockTsuga canadensis

Eastern hemlock's extremely dense shade can prevent red maple regeneration, while mature maples can outcompete hemlock seedlings

Uses

Functions

Timber

Common Questions

What zones does Red Maple grow in?

Red Maple grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Red Maple?

Good companions for Red Maple include Tufted Hair Grass, Tulip Tree.

Design guilds with Red Maple and see companion relationships visually.

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