October Glory® Red Maple

Acer rubrum 'PNI 0268'

Pronunciation: AY-ser RU-brum
SKU #00096
3-9

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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.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
SIZE: Moderate to fast growing; reaches 40 to 50 ft. tall, 30 to 40 ft. wide.

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Bloom TimeEarly spring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesFall Color, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsVery Wet Areas, Tolerates Urban Pollution
Growth RateFast
Growth HabitRounded
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Flower ColorRed
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsSpruce (Picea); Viburnum (Viburnum); Oak (Quercus); Maidenhair (Ginkgo); Beech (Fagus)
Care InstructionsProvide 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.
Details
Bloom TimeEarly spring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesFall Color, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsVery Wet Areas, Tolerates Urban Pollution
Growth RateFast
Growth HabitRounded
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Flower ColorRed
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsSpruce (Picea); Viburnum (Viburnum); Oak (Quercus); Maidenhair (Ginkgo); Beech (Fagus)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide 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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100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.