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

Add vibrant seasonal color to your landscape with this live Red Maple (Acer rubrum) bare root starter tree, measuring approximately 12–24 inches tall. A favorite native tree across Eastern North America, Red Maple is admired for its brilliant red, orange, or yellow fall foliage, attractive red spring flowers, and rapid growth. This adaptable tree thrives in a wide range of growing conditions, making it an excellent choice for yards, homesteads, wildlife gardens, and shade landscapes.

Your tree ships bare root (no nursery pot) and is carefully packaged to help ensure it arrives healthy and ready for planting. You will receive a healthy starter tree similar in size and condition to those shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:

✔️ 1 live Red Maple bare root starter tree
✔️ Height: approximately 12–24 inches (6–12 inches minimum)
✔️ Ships bare root (no pot)
✔️ Healthy, dormant or actively growing tree (season dependent)
✔️ 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
Watering: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
Mature Height: 40–70 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 3–9
Container Friendly: Suitable for temporary container growing while young

💡 Care Tip: Plant as soon as possible after arrival. Soak the bare roots in water for several hours before planting, then water deeply after transplanting. Apply mulch around the base to help retain moisture while keeping mulch a few inches away from the trunk.