#DIFFERENT TYPES OF RED MAPLE TREES SERIES#

It is susceptible to mechanical injuries due to its thin bark. ‘Gerling’ has a dense rounded crown, and a pyramidal shape. It grows tallest in the northern part of its range. ‘Gerling’: ‘Gerling’ red maple is a compact, slow growing cultivar, reaching a height of 35 feet, with a 25 to 35 foot spread. In fall, foliage becomes a deep flame red.

Its foliage is an array of color new growth is red, turning bright green when mature. ‘Florida Flame’ grows quickly, reaching a height of 50 to 60 feet, with a spread of over 30 feet. It is recognized for its hardiness, particularly its resistance to leaf spot. ‘Florida Flame’: ‘Florida Flame’ red maple is one of the cultivars most preferred in the southern range. It has a narrow columnar to pyramidal form, and dark green leaves that turn shades of orange and deep red in fall. It can reach up to 65 feet in height, with a 10 foot spread. ‘Columnare’: ‘Columnare’ is one of the tallest red maple cultivars. In late September, foliage turns red or orange before darkening to a deep magenta or burgundy color. Small reddish blossoms precede its leaves in spring, followed by clusters of red samaras. It is rounded in shape, with a compact uniform canopy. ‘Burgundy Bell’: ‘Burgundy Bell’ red maple grows at a medium rate, reaching a height of 45 feet, with a 15 foot spread. Autumn coloration begins in mid-fall, with leaves gradually transitioning from a brilliant red to red-purple color. Its bark is light grey and smooth when young, darkening as the tree matures. It has a symmetrical, oval form, with vibrant green summer foliage. It reaches a height of 25 feet, with a spread of 12 feet. ‘Brandywine’: ‘Brandywine’ red maple is a cross between ‘October Glory’ and ‘Autumn Flame’. In fall, leaves turn bright shades of yellow, orange, and red. During summer, leaves are dark green with a gray underside. Red flowers emerge on the branches of ‘Bowhall’ in early spring. Its leaves are borne on upright stems, which causes it to develop an upright to conical form. ‘Bowhall’: ‘Bowhall’ red maple reaches a height of 45 feet, with a spread of 15 feet. ‘Autumn Spire’ is considered one of the hardiest cultivars of red maple. In summer, it features lush green foliage that turns a resplendent scarlet color in fall. In spring, it is loaded with red flowers, which give way to thousands of red samaras. It has an upright columnar growth habit, and a broad crown. ‘Autumn Spire’: ‘Autumn Spire’ red maple reaches a height of 50 feet, with a spread of 15 to 25 feet.

In summer, its branches are flush with green leaves that turn bright red in fall. It produces vibrant red flowers along its branches in early spring, followed by red samaras late in the season. ‘Autumn Radiance’ is recognized by its high canopy and dense oval crown. It grows at a slower rate than many other red maple cultivars. ‘Autumn Radiance’: ‘Autumn Radiance’ red maple reaches around 50 feet in height, with a 40 foot spread. Its leaves turn an exceptionally brilliant scarlet color in fall. Greenish-yellow flowers appear on it in early spring. It is a vigorous grower, with small glaucous green leaves. ‘Autumn Flame’: ‘Autumn Flame’ red maple reaches a height of 40 to 60 feet. Along with ‘Armstrong’ red maple, ‘Autumn Blaze’ is one of the first trees to display color in fall. It is notable for its rapid growth rate, dense branching, and lush green leaves that turn a fiery red in fall. It reaches a height of 50 to 70 feet, with a spread of 30 to 40 feet. ‘Autumn Blaze’: ‘Autumn Blaze’ red maple has a rounded oval shape with leaves that resemble silver maple. ‘Armstrong’ red maple is one of the first trees to display color in fall. It features attractive silver-grey bark, and modest fall foliage that varies between red, yellow, and orange. It grows quickly, and has an upright columnar to fastigate growth habit. ‘Armstrong’: ‘Armstrong’ red maple reaches a height of 50 to 60 feet, with a 15 to 25 foot spread. The following describes some of the most frequently selected cultivars of red maple, including ‘Armstrong’, ‘Autumn Blaze’, ‘Autumn Flame’, ‘Autumn Radiance’, ‘Autumn Spire’, ‘Bowhall’, ‘Brandywine’, ‘Burgundy Bell’, ‘Columnare’, ‘Florida Flame’, and ‘Gerling’. Its rapid growth, aesthetic qualities, adaptability, and ease of transplanting make it an ideal choice for planting. Red maple is one of the most popular trees used for cultivation.

#DIFFERENT TYPES OF RED MAPLE TREES SERIES#

This is the first half of a two-part series on red maple cultivars.

Different types of red maple trees