Red Maple Tree – Acer rubrum Bare Root Live Starter | 12–24 Inch Native Shade Tree | Fast Growing Landscape Tree

Grow a beautiful native shade tree with 1 live Red Maple (Acer rubrum) starter tree, shipped bare root and ready for planting. Typically measuring 12–24 inches tall (minimum 6–12 inches), this fast-growing tree is prized for its spectacular red, orange, and yellow fall foliage, attractive red spring flowers, and graceful branching habit. Highly adaptable to a wide range of growing conditions, Red Maple is an excellent choice for lawns, landscapes, wildlife habitats, and shade gardens. You will receive a healthy bare-root starter tree similar in size and quality to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Red Maple starter tree
✔️ Typically 12–24 inches tall (minimum 6–12 inches)
✔️ Healthy bare-root plant
✔️ Ready for planting upon arrival
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Red Maple
Botanical Name: Acer rubrum
Plant Type: Deciduous shade tree
Growth Stage: Bare-root starter tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-draining soil; adaptable to many soil types
Watering: Water regularly during establishment; maintain evenly moist soil
Mature Height: 40–70 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 3–9
Container Friendly: Yes (temporarily while young)

💡 Care Tip: Plant your Red Maple as soon as possible after arrival in a location with plenty of room to mature. Water deeply after planting and mulch around the base to help retain moisture and regulate soil temperature. Regular watering during the first growing season encourages strong root development.