October Glory® Red Maple
Acer rubrum 'PNI 0268'
Description | Outstanding, reliable, bright orange to deep, reddish purple fall color - even in warmer climates. A tall form with a dense, rounded crown and large, medium green leaves in spring and summer. Foliage is held on the tree later into fall than with most cultivars. A superb choice as a high profile shade tree for larger landscapes. Deciduous. |
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Light | Full sun |
Watering | Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. |
Blooms | Early spring |
Mature Size | Moderate to fast growing; reaches 40 to 50 ft. tall, 30 to 40 ft. wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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Special Features | Fall Color, North American Native Selection, Benefits Birds |
Problems/Solutions | Very Wet Areas, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Growth Habit | Rounded |
Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Flower Color | Red |
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Foliage Color | Green |
Companion Plants | Spruce (Picea); Viburnum (Viburnum); Oak (Quercus); Maidenhair (Ginkgo); Beech (Fagus) |
Care | Provide slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Best color in full sun, but tolerates light shade. Water deeply and regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; prefers regular moisture but tolerates drier soils. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-9

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