Red Maple

Red Maple (Acer rubrum)

The Red Maple is really a nice tree to see around in the springtime. With its striking scarlet flower clusters followed by huge clusters of helicoptering seeds, it is one of the first trees to signal the end of winter. This rapidly growing tree can tolerate a wide range of conditions from dry ridgetops to wet bogs. This tree can grow up to 60-80 feet tall with a trunk diameter of one to two feet and a dense, oblong crown branching near to the ground.