The October Glory® Red Maple, also known by its scientific name Acer rubrum 'October Glory', is a deciduous tree native to North America. It's known for its vibrant fall color and oval-rounded shape.
Here are some key features of the October Glory® Red Maple:
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Foliage: The leaves are medium to dark green in the summer, turning a vibrant red to reddish-purple in the fall, hence the name "October Glory".
Attractive red flowers bloom in spring before the foliage emerges and gives way to red-tinged samaras. Grows best in rich, moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils. October Glory holds its foliage into fall longer than with most cultivars.
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Type:
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Tree
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Origins:
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Eastern North America, GA Native
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Height:
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40’ - 50'
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Spread:
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30' - 40'
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Spacing:
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30'
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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3- 9
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Red
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Season of Interest:
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Fall
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Water regularly. Potential issues include stem canker, leaf spots, and root rots. Potential insect pests include aphids, scale, borers, and leafhoppers. Verticillium Wilt can be fatal.
LANDSCAPE USES: Group Plantings or Specimen Tree, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Gardens, Privacy Screen, Street Tree, and Shade Tree.
COMPANION PLANTS: Viburnum, Wax Myrtle, Sage
IMAGES: Acabashi, 'Acer rubrum' "October Glory" Beale Arboretum - West Lodge Park - Hadley Wood - Enfield London, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Acer rubrum October Glory 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Acer rubrum October Glory 5zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Acer rubrum October Glory 10zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (4) photo by charliebomber, Acer Rubrum
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
