Acer rubrum

Acer rubrum, commonly known as Red Maple, Scarlet Maple, is a tree.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Acer rubrum 11.1 History 11.2 Acer rubrum in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Acer rubrum was described in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

The Red Maple is a species in the genus Acer (maple) which contains 111 species and belongs to the family of the Aceraceae (Maple Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

The trees grow to a height of approximately 21 meters and have a rounded to broadly spreading shape. They grow at a rapid rate and have a short lifespan.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Acer rubrum is a decidious plant with simple leaves. The leaves are arranged alternately along the stems. They are dark green and palmately lobed. The foliage colour in autumn is brilliant red.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are five-petaled and red. The plants bloom from March to April. The flowers are arranged in clusters.

The red fruits are schizocarps and very ornamental. They develop in spring.

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[edit] Distribution

Acer rubrum is native to east Canada and the US.

[edit] Cultivation

The Red Maple prefers a sunny site and can withstand temperatures down to -34,4º C. It grows best in loamy soil, sandy or pebbly, loamy soil, clay soil, sandy or loamy clay soil that is moderately moist to wet. The plants are moderately drought tolerant. They will do moderately well in anaerobic soils and are highly tolerant of limy conditions.

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[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Acer rubrum

[edit] History

[edit] Acer rubrum in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Acer rubrumfr:Acer rubrum