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Characteristics
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Aceraceae--The Maple Family
- Origin
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Native NC
- Plant Description
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Deciduous tree to 60 feet; leaves opposite, simple, palmately lobed and veined, new leaves reddish, fading to green; flowers in February to March, red, small, separate sexes; fruit March to April, red, paired, winged "maple keys."
- Ornamental Characteristics
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Attractive late winter red color of flower sand fruits; excellent red or yellow fall color.
- Landscape Use
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Shade tree, specimen tree.
- Horticultural Cultivars
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Many cultivars available, 'October Glory' with glowing red fall color, 'Red Sunset' with orange-red color.
- Availability/Propagation
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Available in nurseries
- Culture
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Moist soils to drier soils, full sun to partial shade.
- Coastal Ecology
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Red maple is widely distributed and common in coastal forests in wet areas, in swales and at the edge of swamps, but is also found on dry, sandy soils. Colonizes disturbed areas and roadsides. Red maple is found in eastern North America from Canada to Florida. Although ornamental cultivars are available and grow well in protected locations, local ecotypes adapted to coastal conditions may perform better in exposed areas. Moderately tolerant of salty winds.
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