Red Maple Tree Acer rubrum Bare Root Starter Tree 12-24" Fast Growing Shade Tree

About This Plant

Deciduous shade tree, Red Maple (Acer rubrum). Bare-root starter tree, typically 12–24 inches tall (minimum 6–12 inches). Fast-growing with spectacular fall foliage in red, orange, and yellow, plus red spring flowers. Fully adaptable to a wide range of growing conditions.

What You Will Receive

1 live Red Maple starter tree, bare-root. Typically 12–24 inches tall (minimum 6–12 inches). Healthy bare-root plant ready for planting upon arrival. Secure packaging for safe arrival.

Growing Information

• Common Name: Red Maple
• Botanical Name: Acer rubrum
• Plant Type: Deciduous shade tree
• Growth Stage: Bare-root starter tree
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Moist, well-draining soil; adaptable to many soil types
• Watering: Water regularly during establishment; maintain evenly moist soil
• Mature Height: 40–70 feet
• Growth Rate: Fast
• USDA Zones: 3–9
• Container Friendly: Yes (temporarily while young)

Care Tip

Plant upon arrival in a spacious location. Water deeply after planting and mulch around the base to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature. Regular watering during the first growing season promotes strong root development.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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