{"product_id":"acer-rubrum-red-maple","title":"Acer rubrum (Red Maple .)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcer rubrum (Red Maple .)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Eastern Red Maple cultivar, 'Red Maple .', a Eastern North America native introduced as a refined garden tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOutstanding scarlet fall color; classic palmate maple leaf. Full sun to part shade suits this species best in cool maritime PNW gardens. Plant in adaptable, prefers acidic; chlorosis on alkaline soils soil; avoid wet feet. Hardy USDA Zone 3 to 9. Outstanding scarlet fall color is the signature feature; choose acidic soils for best leaf color and to avoid chlorosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlow to medium growth, long-lived. Light structural pruning in late winter; avoid heavy cuts. Watch for verticillium wilt (sterilize tools), chlorosis on alkaline soils, and bacterial leaf scorch. Not strongly deer-resistant; protect young trees from browse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you'd like a Pacific Northwest native maple with similar grace, consider \u003cstrong\u003eAcer circinatum\u003c\/strong\u003e (Vine Maple), Oregon's classic woodland-edge maple with brilliant fall color and deep ecological value. \u003cstrong\u003eAcer macrophyllum\u003c\/strong\u003e (Bigleaf Maple) is the keystone PNW broadleaf maple for larger sites.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragonfly Farm \u0026 Nursery","offers":[{"title":"5-gallon \/ Van's Nursery","offer_id":44009541894232,"sku":"01306836","price":74.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/dragonflyfarmlanglois.com\/products\/acer-rubrum-red-maple","provider":"Dragonfly Farm \u0026 Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}