{"product_id":"erable-rouge","title":"Red Maple","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Maple (\u003cem\u003eAcer rubrum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast-Growing Native Shade Tree with Brilliant Red Fall Colour for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 3–7)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Expert Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRed Maple\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAcer rubrum\u003c\/em\u003e) is a \u003cstrong\u003emedium-to-fast growing\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eextremely cold-hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e tree ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones \u003cstrong\u003e3–7\u003c\/strong\u003e). It typically grows \u003cstrong\u003e1–2 ft per year\u003c\/strong\u003e and reaches \u003cstrong\u003e90–130 ft\u003c\/strong\u003e (27-40 m) at maturity. Best for\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ebackyard shade\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eornamental focal trees\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003enaturalized landscapes\u003c\/strong\u003e, it offers spectacular red to orange fall colour and early spring red flowers and excellent adaptability to moist soils and varied soil conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Red Maple for Ontario and Eastern Canada?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Maple is one of the most adaptable native trees in eastern Canada. Naturally found across Quebec and Ontario forests, it thrives in cold climates and performs well in a wide range of soils, especially in moist residential and naturalized settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 3 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 3–7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shade \/ Ornamental landscapes \/ Large yards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant red fall foliage and early spring red flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative \/ Non-native:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to eastern North America, including Quebec and Ontario\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt adapts well to:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClay soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoist soils and wetlands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlightly acidic soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRural landscapes and naturalized areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWind and cold winters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTree Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9106%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 32.443%;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 66.9464%;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.443%;\"\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.9464%;\"\u003e90–130 ft (27–40 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.443%;\"\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.9464%;\"\u003e70–80 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.443%;\"\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.9464%;\"\u003e1–2 ft per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.443%;\"\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.9464%;\"\u003e3 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 3–7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.443%;\"\u003eSun Exposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.9464%;\"\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.443%;\"\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.9464%;\"\u003eAdaptable; prefers moist, slightly acidic soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.443%;\"\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.9464%;\"\u003eModerate (regular watering during establishment)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.443%;\"\u003eDrought Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.9464%;\"\u003eModerate once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.443%;\"\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.9464%;\"\u003eLow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.443%;\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.9464%;\"\u003e80–100+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Red Maple Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Red Maple if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want reliable shade within 5–10 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have a medium or large yard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou live in Zone 3–7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want dramatic fall colour with cooling summer shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a tree for natural landscapes or backyard planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot ideal if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour yard is very small (mature spread too wide)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a tree for full shade in deep shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are planting too close to foundations or sidewalks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackyard shade tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront yard focal tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturalized landscape planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet or low-lying landscape areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife habitat tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Maple forms a pyramidal shape when young and becomes oval to rounded with age, creating a broad shade canopy. Its dense foliage and steady growth make it an excellent residential shade tree, while its flowers and seeds provide added value for wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Makes Red Maple Special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clusters of bright red flowers appear before leaves emerge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lush green leaves with 3–5 lobes form a full canopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves turn vivid red, orange, or yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red twigs and textured bark provide visual interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Survival in Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, \u003cstrong\u003eRed Maple\u003c\/strong\u003e is hardy in Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones \u003cstrong\u003e3–7\u003c\/strong\u003e and tolerates typical Canadian winter conditions including snow load and freezing temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-year tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 2–3 inches of mulch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply before the first hard frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider wind protection if your site is exposed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Guide for Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest planting time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring (April–June)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly fall (September–October)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20–30 ft from foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30–40 ft between trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering (first year):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply once per week during the first growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust based on rainfall and soil drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Answers (FAQ)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does Red Maple grow in Ontario?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTypically 1–2 ft per year in good conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it cold hardy in Ontario?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is hardy to Zone 3 and performs well in Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 3–7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need another tree for pollination?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Red Maple produces flowers and seeds on the same tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the roots invasive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoots are generally shallow but not invasive. Plant 20–30 ft away from buildings or sidewalks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it messy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModerately. Leaves drop in fall and winged seeds (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samara_(fruit)\" title=\"Samaras (fruits)\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esamaras\u003c\/a\u003e) appear in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompare With Similar Trees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTree\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKey Feature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/red-maple\" title=\"Red Maple (Acer rubrum)\"\u003eRed Maple\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate–Fast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrilliant red fall colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable native shade tree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/sugar-maple\" title=\"Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)\"\u003eFreeman Maple\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed fall colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast shade and ornamental impact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/silver-maple\" title=\"Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum)\"\u003eSilver Maple\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery Fast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRapid canopy growth, wet soil tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge properties needing quick shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Across Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNursery-grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully packaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped to your door in Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy root system guarantee (if applicable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore Related Collections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Shade Trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Native Trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Zone 3 Trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/collections\/maples\" title=\"Collection : Maple Trees\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/collections\/maple-trees\" title=\"Collection : Maple Trees\"\u003eCollection: Maple Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated articles:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest Shade Trees for Ontario Landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Trees for Fall Colour in Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arbresenligne.com","offers":[{"title":"Small (100 ml)","offer_id":47260008644927,"sku":null,"price":4.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (310 ml)","offer_id":47260008677695,"sku":null,"price":6.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/8241\/1327\/files\/ERABLE-ROUGE-FEUILLAGE.jpg?v=1725027967","url":"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/red-maple","provider":"Arbresenligne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}