Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
rubrum
ID:
515634

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1055 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000514966



Common Names

  • Scarlet Maple
  • Red Maple
  • Scarlet Japanese Maple


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Synonyms

  • Acer carolinianum Walter [unknown]
  • Acer coccineum F.Michx. [unknown]
  • Acer drummondii Hook. & Arn. [deprecated]
  • Acer fulgens Dippel [unknown]
  • Acer glaucum Marshall [unknown]
  • Acer glaucum K.Koch [unknown]
  • Acer hypoleucum K.Koch [unknown]
  • Acer microphyllum Pax [unknown]
  • Acer rubrum breviramusculum Vict. [unknown]
  • Acer rubrum carolinianum (Walter) W.Stone [unknown]
  • Acer rubrum clausum Pax [unknown]
  • Acer rubrum coccineum Aiton [unknown]
  • Acer rubrum columnare Rehder [unknown]
  • Acer rubrum columnare (Rehder) Dans. [unknown]
  • Acer rubrum drummondii (Hook. & Arn. ex Nutt.) Sarg. [unknown]
  • Acer rubrum drummondii (Hook. & Arn. ex Nutt.) A.E.Murray [unknown]
  • Acer rubrum globosum Rehder [unknown]
  • Acer rubrum microphyllum Wesm. [unknown]
  • Acer rubrum pallidiflorum K.Koch ex Pax [unknown]
  • Acer rubrum pallidiflorum (K.Koch ex Pax) Fernald [unknown]
  • Acer rubrum rotundata Sarg. [unknown]
  • Acer rubrum rubrocarpum Detmers [unknown]
  • Acer rubrum sanguineum (Spach) Pax [unknown]
  • Acer rubrum schlesingeri Sarg. [unknown]
  • Acer rubrum semiorbiculatum (Pax) Wesm. [unknown]
  • Acer rubrum stenocarpum Ashe [unknown]
  • Acer rubrum tomentosum (Du Tour) Tausch [unknown]
  • Acer rubrum tomentosum (Tausch) Pax [unknown]
  • Acer rubrum tomentosum (Tausch) Dans. [unknown]
  • Acer rubrum tridens Alph.Wood [unknown]
  • Acer rubrum tridens (Alph.Wood) B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Acer rubrum trilobum Torr. & A.Gray ex K.Koch [unknown]
  • Acer rubrum viride Detmers [unknown]
  • Acer rubrum viride (Detmers) A.E.Murray [unknown]
  • Acer sanguineum Spach [unknown]
  • Acer semiorbiculatum Pax [unknown]
  • Acer splendens Dippel [unknown]
  • Acer wagneri Wesm. [unknown]
  • Acer rubrum clausum (Pax) Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer rubrum sanguineum (Spach) Lavallée [unknown]
  • Acer rubrum semiorbiculatum (Pax) Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer rubrum pendulum Lavallée [unknown]
  • Acer rubrum palmatum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer rubrum microphyllum (Wesm.) Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer rubrum latifolium Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer rubrum drummondii (Hook. & Arn. ex Nutt.) Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer drummondii Hook. & Arn. ex Nutt. [unknown]
  • Acer rubrum pendulum (Van Houtte) Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer rubrum wagneri K.Koch [unknown]
  • Acer rubrum intermedium Lodd. ex Loudon [unknown]
  • Acer rubrum pallidum Aiton [unknown]
  • Acer rubrum eurubrum Pax [unknown]
  • Acer rubrum rubrum [unknown]
  • Rufacer rubrum (L.) Small [unknown]
  • Rufacer carolinianum (Walter) Small [unknown]
  • Rufacer drummondii (Hook. & Arn. ex Nutt.) Small [unknown]
  • Acer rubrum virginianum Tausch [unknown]

Description

Acer rubrum (also called 'Red Maple', among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to North America. It has a rounded crown, with five-lobed leaves that turn yellow or orange in the fall. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Acer rubrum is commonly used for its ornamental value in landscaping. It is also used for making furniture, flooring, and other wood products. The bark of this tree is used for medicinal purposes and its sap can be used to make syrup.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acer rubrum is a small, yellow-green, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, brown, winged samara. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acer rubrum is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 10-15 m tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Acer rubrum

Acer rubrum is native to North America and can be found in nurseries and garden centers.

Acer rubrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acer rubrum?

Acer rubrum

What is the common name of Acer rubrum?

Red maple

What type of plant is Acer rubrum?

Deciduous tree

Species in the Acer genus

Acer acuminatum, Acer albopurpurascens, Acer amamiense, Acer amplum, Acer argutum, Acer barbinerve, Acer bornmuelleri, Acer brachystephyanum, Acer buergerianum, Acer caesium, Acer calcaratum, Acer caloneurum, Acer campbellii, Acer campestre, Acer capillipes, Acer cappadocicum, Acer carpinifolium, Acer caudatifolium, Acer caudatum, Acer chapaense, Acer chiangdaoense, Acer cinerascentiforme, Acer circinatum, Acer cissifolium, Acer confertifolium, Acer cordatum, Acer coriaceifolium, Acer coriaceum, Acer crassum, Acer crataegifolium, Acer davidii, Acer diabolicum, Acer discolor, Acer distylum, Acer duplicatoserratum, Acer elegantulum, Acer emeiense, Acer erianthum, Acer erythranthum, Acer eucalyptoides, Acer fabri, Acer fengii, Acer fenzelianum, Acer foveolatum, Acer freemanii, Acer glabrum, Acer gracilifolium, Acer granatense, Acer griseum, Acer guanense,

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References