All About Maple Trees
The are many choices when selecting a red maple tree to grow as a dwarf tree. The red maple has been identified as the most prevalent tree in the eastern United States. It grows faster than norway or sugar maple trees but at a much slower rate than the silver maple. In fact, the red maple makes it a better choice in urban landscaping which is why you see so many throughout our state of Rhode Island. Red flower buds form in winter, opening into showy red flowers before the tree leafs out. New twigs and leaf stems are also red, and after the flowers fade, reddish-colored fruit takes their place. In the northern part of its range, the red maple is usually found in wet bottomlands or in moist woods but when you travel further south, it may be seen in drier rocky areas. Red maple trees are aptly named for the gorgeous,bright red foliage (or even sometimes orange or yellow foilage) that appears in the fall season. This, along with its fairly minimal needs, makes it a favorite landscape plant across most of north america.
Japanese Maple Tree
The deeply slit leaves of the red-leaved japanese maple are purple in summer with a light bronze colouring. In the fall and autumn months, they are typically bright red. This tree grows as a large shrub or small tree and can grow to a height of 10-13 ft. They are not difficult trees to grow, and have a growth rate of around 2 feet per year or more.Japanese maples are the most desirable garden trees in the united states. A tree in fall is guaranteed to turn heads and gather admiring looks and the enormous variety of leaf forms, colors and tree shapes means that no matter what your taste or space restrictions, there will be a tree for you. Some grow into small trees 20 feet or more in height, others remain as low shrubs reaching five feet only after many years of growth. They may be upright in form, pendulous or cascading, with red or green leaves and as well as their stunning fall coloring, many have remarkable colors on their new spring leaves too. There are also a wide number of varieties with red or purple leaves all summer, which bring a unique highlight to any garden.
Red Maple Trees
Some varieties of the red maple can reach heights of up to 120 feet in better environments. Most red maples will typically be shorter though, reaching anywhere from 40-60 feet in height or so. The height the tree reaches is dependent upon the region where it is grown and the variety of red maple. It is very useful as a shade tree in lawns, parks, and many public places. They can tolerate flooding with little to no damage to the tree or its leaves. It can also withstand droughts by temporarily suspending growth to conserve water.</p>The need for moisture can be a limitation in growing red maples, but the red sunset red maple is much more drought resistant than other varieties. This makes it a great choice if you live in hotter, drier parts of the country. Water it during dry spells for the first few years, and after that it will grow well even during long periods of drought. It has no significant pests or diseases, and will grow vigorously and beautifully with almost no care from you at all.
In Summary
Their are many varieties of maple trees that may be suitable for your property. You will need to research further the best option given your particular situation. As you will find, many varieties such as the red maple and silver maple adapt well to the climate and conditions in northeast America.