Have you ever noticed that one tree in your neighborhood that takes you by surprise every year with its beautiful red foliage? That tree is the October Glory Maple Tree.
It’s widely adaptable across the United States and will perform for you year after year – even if the climate is mild.
The October Glory Maple is one of the most popular Maples for many reasons.
The October glory maple tree is actually a cultivar of the more common red maple or Acer rubrum. These trees grow well under a variety of conditions, provide spectacular autumn color and bright red, showy fruit. As a hardy, all-purpose tree, it is hard to go wrong with this variety.
Its most distinguishing characteristic, its scarlet red autumn foliage, begins in early October, as the name suggests. The spectacular scarlet coloration persists for weeks, often after many neighboring species have already shed their leaves. Accompanying the striking foliage are clusters of shiny, bright red fruit that attract numerous bird species to your yard – a contrast to the usually drab brown keys most maples produce.
In winter, the softly-hued gray bark provides a welcome relief from the drab monotony of darker trees, and in springtime the October glory bursts with color as it blooms with countless tiny but vivid red flowers. During the summer, the lush, dark-green leaves provide a hint of the brilliance to come.
Grows 40'-50' high with a 25'-35' spread
Zones 4-9
Full sun to part shade