Red Maple Tree

The search for the perfect tree in many categories often stops at the red maple tree. With a long life, the beauty of the mature tree, ease of choosing a location to grow it, and little or no maintenance it is an all-around winner for many modern gardeners.

Red Maple Tree Live For over 100 Years

They have a wonderfully long life of approximately 90 years, yet some have managed to survive more than a century. This alone can make them the perfect tree to pass down to the next few generations. The mature trees will continue to offer their beauty, shade, and living quarters for local birds. Enjoying them can be shared with children and grandchildren throughout the years.

The Tree Is Hardy

Reaching heights between 40 to 60 feet, these amazing trees can light up a garden or an entire landscape. Their growth rate is 1 to 2 feet per year, and it adds up quickly over time. They present their leaves in the spring in a soothing dark green, and they mature over the summer and fall into the beautiful red-orange flame color that makes these trees stand out. Younger trees have an appealing light gray trunk that darkens as they mature fully. The grey works as a natural highlight to showcase the flaming leaves.

The amount of sunlight needed for most trees can be a limiting factor when choosing where to plant them. This is not true of the red maple. It can be planted and grown in an area with full sun all day, but partial shade is also acceptable. That means there are no hard decisions when it comes to finding the perfect place for future growth in the garden or yard.

The Tree Needs Little To No Maintenance

Maintenance on some trees may be seasonal or yearly, but the red maple avoids that. It can be pruned every three to five years, or it can be allowed to grow out in its natural shape. Less time spent on maintenance means that much more time enjoying this beautiful tree with family and friends.

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