Red Maple

Fast-Growing Native Shade Tree with Brilliant Fall Colour

Add vibrant colour and fast shade growth to your landscape with one of North America’s most popular native trees.

The Red Maple is loved for its rapid growth, adaptability, and spectacular red fall foliage. This hardy native shade tree performs exceptionally well across Ontario and is an excellent choice for homeowners wanting a strong, reliable tree that provides beauty in every season.

Our Red Maple trees are healthy, container-grown stock, approximately 2–3 feet tall, ready to establish quickly once planted.

Why This Tree Is a Smart Investment

✔ Fast-growing native shade tree
✔ Brilliant red to orange fall colour
✔ Very adaptable to different soils
✔ Strong long-term landscape value
✔ Excellent choice for residential properties

A top choice for homeowners wanting quick growth and long-term shade.

Size You Receive

Height: Approx. 2–3 ft tall

Container: 2 Gallon Trade Pot

Healthy, nursery-grown stock, ready for spring or fall planting

Young container trees establish quickly and adapt better than larger transplanted trees.

What Your Red Maple Will Become

Over time, your Red Maple will develop into a broad, symmetrical shade tree with a full canopy and outstanding seasonal colour. Spring flowers and brilliant fall foliage make it a standout tree for residential landscapes and larger properties alike.

Tree Specifications

Botanical Name: Acer rubrum
Common Name: Red Maple
Tree Type: Deciduous shade tree
Hardiness Zone: 3–9
Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil Type: Adaptable — moist, acidic, clay, loam, sandy, or well-drained soils
Ease of Growth: Easy — widely adaptable native species
Water Needs: Moderate during establishment

Growth & Mature Size

Growth Rate: Fast

Mature Height: 40–60 ft
Mature Width: 30–50 ft
Growth Form: Oval to rounded canopy

➡️ Best planted where it has room to grow into a full shade tree.

Simple Planting & Care

1️⃣ Plant in full sun or light partial shade
2️⃣ Choose soil that drains well but holds moisture
3️⃣ Water regularly during the first growing season
4️⃣ Apply mulch around the base to help conserve moisture

Red Maple is very forgiving and adapts well to most Ontario landscapes.

Nursery Quality

- Container-grown for easier planting and establishment

- Healthy young trees selected for strong root development

- Locally grown stock suited to Ontario conditions

Perfect For

- Residential shade trees

- Street or front yard planting

- Acreages and larger landscapes

- Naturalized plantings

- Fast-growing shade and fall colour

Trees That Pair Well With Red Maple

The following trees work really well with the Red Maple:

Norway Spruce - Best Overall Companion

Why it pairs well:

- Dark green needles make red fall colour pop

- Strong year-round structure

- Fast grower that matches Red Maple energy

- Creates the classic “maple + evergreen” landscape look

Eastern White Pine — A Natural Woodland Look

Why it works:

- Soft, airy texture contrasts nicely with maple leaves

- Native-style planting (very Ontario feel)

- Adds height without feeling heavy

- Looks natural rather than formal

- Great for acreage or natural landscapes.

Paper Birch — Visual Feature Pairing

Why this is a great combo:

- Bright white bark vs red fall foliage = high visual impact

- Similar growth speed and climate preference

- Creates a classic northern woodland aesthetic

Red Oak — Long Term Landscape Balance

Why it works:

- Red Maple grows faster early - quick results

- Red Oak becomes the slower, long-term anchor

- Different leaf shapes = visual interest

- Both are hardy, dependable shade trees