A large, handsome shade tree with a narrow, rounded crown, smooth gray bark, and flowers in early spring. The flowers, fruit, leafstalks, and autumn foliage are all red. Early pioneers made ink from a bark extract, along with brown and black dyes. Height: 60-90’ Spread: 30-50’
Forest, Grassland, Urban
One of the most common and widespread deciduous trees of eastern and central North America. The U.S. Forest Service recognizes it as the most abundant native tree in eastern North America.[4] The red maple ranges from southeastern Manitoba around the Lake of the Woods on the border with Ontario and Minnesota, east to Newfoundland, south to Florida, and southwest to East Texas.
Spring, Summer, Fall
Abundant
Diurnal
Larval host of the Rosy Maple moth (Dryocampa rubicunda)
Least Concern
