Red Maple

October Glory® Red Maple – Brilliant Color That Ends the Season with a Bang

Want a fall finale that stops traffic? October Glory® Red Maple is one of the last trees to turn, saving its fiery red-orange color for late in the season—when you need it most. Its dense, oval canopy offers cooling shade in summer and a show-stopping display in fall, making it a favorite for front yards, large landscapes, and anywhere you want a reliable, fast-growing focal point.

Tough, adaptable, and low-maintenance, it's a tree that brings beauty and value for generations.

Quick Specs

• Height & Width: 40–50' tall x 30–40' wide

• Zone: Hardy in USDA Zones 4–9

• Light Requirements: Full sun to part sun

• Bloom Time & Color: Early spring; small red flowers

• Foliage Color: Glossy green in summer, brilliant red to orange in late fall

• Uses: Shade tree, specimen, street tree, large residential or public landscapes

• Special Attributes:

  • Late and long-lasting fall color

  • Fast-growing and reliable

  • Native and pollinator-friendly

  • Low maintenance once established

Plant October Glory® Red Maple for a long-lived shade tree that saves its best for last—and leaves you loving fall even more.