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Acer rubrum
Swamp maple
Acer · Sapindaceae
Acer rubrum, the red maple, also known as swamp maple, water maple, or soft maple, is one of the most common and widespread deciduous trees of eastern and central North America. The U.S.
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Classification
Genus
Acer
Family
Sapindaceae
Common name
Swamp maple
Climate
temperate, subtropical
Acer rubrum belongs to the Acer genus within the Sapindaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical zones in our experience.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Moderate
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Well-drained
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
Varies by species
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Cultivars
Selected named varieties and which job each is best suited to.
'Autumn Red'
'October Glory'
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Companions
Species we plant alongside Swamp maple.
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Further reading
- 01Acer rubrum taxon photograph — Atlas of Living Australia image service