Acer rubrum 'Gerling'

Red Maple, Swamp Maple

Family: Aceraceae Maple


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 8A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Red
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Wet
Landscape uses Specimen, street tree
Height 30' to 35' / 9.20m to 10.60m
Spread 25' to 35' / 7.60m to 10.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive