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Red maple

Acer rubrum var. rubrum

Red maple (Acer rubrum var. rubrum) is a tree in the — family. Native range includes AR, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 2b–11b. Mature size 40'–100'. Blooms May–May.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: tree
Native range: Native to 34 U.S. states, including AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, FL…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2b–11b
Mature size: 40'–100'
Sun: Part shade
Water: High · moisture-loving
Bloom: May–May
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Red maple (Acer rubrum var. rubrum) — *Acer rubrum var. rubrum* — Red maple. Photo via iNaturalist — no rights reserved, uploaded by mefisher.

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Red maple (Acer rubrum var. rubrum) is a tree in the — family. Native range includes AR, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 2b–11b. Mature size 40'–100'. Blooms May–May.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, red maple pairs naturally with: Black Cherry (Prunus serotina), Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia), Black Willow (Salix nigra), Downy Serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea).