October Glory® Red Maple

Acer rubrum 'PNI 0268'

Outstanding, reliable, bright orange to deep, reddish purple fall color - even in warmer climates. A tall form with a dense, rounded crown and large, medium green leaves in spring and summer. Foliage is held on the tree later into fall than with most cultivars. A superb choice as a high profile shade tree for larger landscapes. Deciduous.

Plant Type Native, Trees
Hardiness Zone 3-9
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer, Fall
Height35' - 45' (ft), 45' - 55' (ft)
Spread25' - 35' (ft), 35' - 45' (ft)
Water Needs Low, Average, High
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Fruit & Berries, Great Foliage, Showy
Tolerance Cold, Deer, Salt, Wet Soil
Attracts Birds, Wildlife
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Specimen
October Glory® Red Maple | Acer rubrum 'PNI 0268' || Outstanding, reliable, bright orange to deep, reddish purple fall color - even in warmer climates. A tall form with a dense, rounded crown and large, medium green leaves in spring and summer. Foliage is held on the tree later into fall than with most cultivars. A superb choice as a high profile shade tree for larger landscapes. Deciduous.
Native, Full Sun, Summer, Fall, Low Water Needs, Average Water Needs, High Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Fruit & Berries, Great Foliage, Showy, Cold Tolerant, Deer Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Wet Soil Tolerant, Attracts Birds, Attracts Wildlife, Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Specimen
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