The leaves of an October Glory are 3 lobed opposite. The uniform growth habit and superb autumn colour of the Acer rubrum October Glory add to the landscape value making it an ideal species for a specimen tree in public parks and gardens streets and home gardens.
Outstanding reliable bright orange to deep reddish purple fall color - even in warmer climates.
October glory red maple. Genus Acer can be deciduous trees or large shrubs with paired often palmately-lobed leaves and small flowers followed by characteristic winged fruits. October Glory is one of two very popular selections of our native red maple chosen for outstanding fall color. Many have fine autumn colour and some have ornamental stems.
Other common names red maple October Glory. Acer rubrum October Glory commonly known as red maple is a medium- to fast-growing vibrantly colored tree with a round or oval crown of dense glossy foliage. 7 x 4 metres.
October Glory Red Maple is a deciduous tree with a shapely oval form. This vibrant Red Maple requires minimal attention in order to flourish. Glistening dark green leaves in spring summer turn radiant red late fall and last several weeks.
The palmate-lobed leaves which are a glossy green in summer change colour in autumn to a striking scarlet rivaling any of the other autumn colour trees. These trees grow well under a variety of conditions provide spectacular autumn color and bright red showy fruit. Acer rubrum October Glory Red Maple Characteristics A medium sized tree that will reach 10m 33ft with a round open crown.
October Glory Red Maple 1. How to Grow October Glory. Red Maple October Glory tree.
Acer rubrum October Glory Also known as Acer rubrum Autumn Red This tree has impressive autumn colours beginning with green leaves in the spring then turning to a dark pinkish red during autumn. In stock No warranty on clearance items. October Glory red maple care is similar to care for any maple.
I wanted to be sure and do what I could to. The first consideration is to find the best spot for growing an October Glory tree. A tall form with a dense rounded crown and large medium green leaves in spring and summer.
I just planted a October glory maplecan you tell me if the root system is shallow or deep. A cultivar of Acer rubrum the Acer rubrum October Glory is a well structured tree that is adaptive to a wide range of soil and climatic conditions. Its average texture blends into the landscape but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.
October Glory Red Maple is a deciduous tree with a shapely oval form. Tiny conspicuous red flowers bloom in spring. The undersides of the leaves also change from grey in the spring to pinkish in the autumn.
Its average texture blends into the landscape but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition. Height and spread in 20 years. Acer rubrum Autumn Red Canadian Maple.
The other is Red Sunset Both grow rather quickly reaching 50-60 feet tall with an oval to pyramidal shape. Add to Your List. Red Maple October Glory.
It and Red Sunset are the most popular red maples in cultivation probably due to their dependable. Acer rubrum October Glory Height. Name Review Subject Required.
A very fast-growing Red Maple cultivar. When established and secure the October Glory can grow over 3 feet per year. October Glory Maple Leaf.
Root System For A October Glory Maple. Acer rubrum October Glory is renowned for its stunning autumn displays of colour. They make excellent lawn and street trees due to their ascending branches and lack of problematic surface roots.
No other Maple tree exudes the radiance and longevity of the October Glory. This ever-popular maple should be considered as a beautiful shade tree addition to any yard. These trees prefer part shade but will grow in full sun.
Acer rubrum October Glory Great for. About the October Glory Maple Tree. The beautiful October Glory Maple grows rapidly into an attractive oval shape.
RHS Award of Garden Merit. Acer rubrum October Glory. Best suited to moist well-drained sites but tolerant of most soil types.
As a hardy all-purpose tree it is hard to go wrong with this variety. Sale 17999 - 25799. Green-blue in spring and summer turning scarlet redorange in autumn.
October Glory is a female cultivar that as the cultivar name suggests is perhaps best noted for its exceptional fall color. The October glory maple tree is actually a cultivar of the more common red maple or Acer rubrum. This cultivar of red maple has an oval to rounded shape and is a fast grower with strong wood reaching a height of 40 to 50 feet.
Full sun to part shade. Gilman and Dennis G. Features of the October Glory Maple.
At maturity the October Glory reaches between 40 to 50 feet in height with a 25 to 30 feet spread. Question by dbeville5 February 7 2003. Attractive red flowers appear in early spring before the foliage emerges.
It grows to 40-50 tall with an oval rounded form. They tolerate a range of soil types and they do best with adequate water. A superb choice as a high profile shade tree for larger landscapes.
They will not tolerate salt or drought very well. I had trouble with roots coming out of the ground on another tree at a different location. Foliage is held on the tree later into fall than with most cultivars.
A location that dries out quickly is not best for this maple tree.
