October Glory Red Maple

Characteristics & Cultural Requirements

• Height/Spread: 40 to 50 feet tall by 30 to 40 feet wide
• Habit/Form: Oval, rounded
• Hardiness Zone: 4 to 9
• Exposure: Full sunlight to partly shaded area
• Soil: Medium to moist, well-drained

Ornamental Value/Landscape Use

A female cultivar of the red maple, the October glory maple is a medium sized deciduous tree with glossy green leaves containing three main triangular lobes. In the spring, tiny red flowers cover the tree creating a delicate, vibrant look. Come fall, the October glory maple’s leaves turn to beautiful shades of orange and red. Because they turn later in the fall than other maples, they retain their fall colors longer.

October glory maples prefer consistent moisture, but do not tolerate wet conditions. Soil should be well drained and a sufficient amount of mulch should be used to retain organic matter and moisture.

October glory maples make ideal street trees. They are nice when located in parks. They can be planted in bulk or as specimens. But because of their shallow root systems, they have the ability to buckle sidewalks, so it is important not to plant them too close to pavements.