Acer rubrum ‘October Glory’ – October Glory® Maple

Botanical Name: Acer rubrum ‘October Glory’

Alternate Name: October Glory® Red Maple

The October Glory® Maple is a female cultivar of Acer rubrum or Red Maple, prized for its striking fall foliage color. It generally retains its fall display longer than other cultivars. This tree is a fast-growing deciduous maple which grows to a height of 40-50 feet with a 25-35 feet spread. It has an upright growth habit with an elegant oval or rounded crown. The branches are somewhat dense, making it a wonderful shade tree.

October Glory® Maple develops attractive red flowers on the branches in spring, before the foliage leafs out. The shiny, deep green leaves fill out the canopy later in the spring. They are approximately 3-6 inches in size, with 3 to 5 lobes and distinctive bright red petioles. Red winged samaras develop after the flowers, growing to a length of 1.5 inches, creating a beautiful contrast with the leaves.

October Glory® is on track for its fall display in October, when its leaves radiate with fiery orange and red tones like a bonfire.

This maple tolerates many different soil types. It prefers acidic, wet, or moist, well-drained soils. It also grows well in urban settings with some air pollution, although can be problematic as a street tree with its shallow roots pushing up sidewalks.

Description

Height: 40-50 ft.
Width: 25-35 ft.
Shape: Rounded/Oval
Flower Color: Red
Flowering Time: March
Fall Color: Orange/Deep red
Features: Dramatic fall color
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
Watering: Moderate/Heavy & Regular
Soil: Prefers acidic, moist but well-drained soil. Can tolerate a wide range of soil types. May develop chlorosis of the leaves if the soil is too alkaline.
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 4-9
Uses: Specimen tree, shade tree, street tree, lawn tree, park tree, rain garden, wet sites
Similar Trees: Brandywine Maple (Acer rubrum ‘Brandywine’), Burgundy Belle® Maple (Acer rubrum ‘Magnificent Magenta’)

Additional information

Shape

Oval, Rounded

Flower Color

Red

Flowering Time

March

Fall Color

Deep Red, Orange

Growth Rate

Fast

Uses

Lawn Tree, Park Tree, Rain Gardens, Shade Tree, Specimen Tree, Street Tree, Wet Areas

USDA Zones

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Mature Height

40'-50'

Mature Width

20'-30'

Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

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