Red Maple – Acer rubrum

Height: Varies with cultivar, Autumn Red and October Glory reach over 12m

Width: Larger cultivars may spread to 9m

Best feature: Autumn colour

Worst feature: Not attractive to local birds and insects

Ideal for: Larger gardens where shade is desired.

Red Maples have been grown as street trees in North America for a very long time and are being used more commonly in Australia. There are many cultivars to choose from, many being drought tolerant. They are grown for their impressive autumn foliage and upright form.