Acer rubrum var. rubrum

Acer rubrum var. rubrum 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 var. rubrum 11.1 History 11.2 Acer rubrum var. 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 var. rubrum was described by Carl Linnaeus. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

Acer rubrum var. rubrum is a variety 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 have a rounded to broadly spreading shape.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Acer rubrum var. rubrum is a decidious plant.The leaves are arranged alternately along the stems.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

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

The fruits are schizocarps.

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[edit] Distribution

Acer rubrum var. rubrum is native to east Canada and the US.

[edit] Cultivation

Acer rubrum var. rubrum prefers a sunny site and can withstand temperatures down to -34,4º C. It grows best in sandy or pebbly, loamy soil that is moderately moist to wet.

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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 var. rubrum

[edit] History

[edit] Acer rubrum var. 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 rubrum var. rubrumfr:Acer rubrum var. rubrum