October Glory Maple

Acer rubrum

Form: Oval rounded
Growth Rate: Moderate
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Size: 40-50’ tall by 25-35’ wide 
Zone: 5-8
Salt Tolerance: Low
Light Requirements:
 : Full sun to partial shade
Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moist, fertile, humus rich,
slightly acidic soil; tolerates wet sites
Bark: : Smooth; grayish tan and develops shallow fissures, ridges,
and plates when mature
Flower: Greenish yellow; blooms in Spring
Fruit: Somewhat red, winged samara
Foliage: Opposite, simple, medium-sized, five-lobed; green to
dark green leaves in summer turn orange, red, or purple in Fall
Uses: Large shade tree, street tree, specimen tree, group planting, buffer, and naturalizing Very adaptable to urban growing sites; moderately tolerant of air pollutants, compacted soil, and moderately dry planting sites. Most widely grown and planted for consistent plant growth, form, and Fall coloration.

100 S Westminster Rd, Arcadia, Oklahoma
405-233-2000

Monday – Thursday 
8:00AM – 5:00PM
Friday
8:00AM – 3:00PM
Saturday
Closed