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DRUMMOND RED MAPLE Acer Rubrum Drummondii 25 SEEDS. 2016 Harvest!
DESCRIPTION
Genus - Acer Species - Rubrum Drummondii Common name - Drummond red maple Other names - Drummond's maple, Swamp maple, Acer drummondii, Acer rubrum ssp. drummondii, Rufacer drummondii Pre-Treatment - Not-required, but recommended Hardiness zones - 5 - 9 Height - 30-45' / 10 - 15 m Spread - 30-40' / 9 - 12 m Plant type - Tree Vegetation type - Deciduous Exposure - Full sun to Partial shade Growth rate - Medium Soil PH - Acid (pH 5-6) Soil type - Moist to wet, acidic sands, sandy loams, medium loams, clay loams, and clays Water requirements - Drought resistant. Average, Moist Landscape uses - Showy, attractive shade tree with conspicuous fall color and decorative, red male flowers and female samaras in spring Germination rate - 80% Leaf / Flower color - Green / Burgundy Plant growth rate - Medium
- DRUMMOND RED MAPLE Acer Rubrum Drummondii 25 SEEDS. 2016 Harvest!
- Showy, attractive shade tree with conspicuous fall color and decorative, red male flowers and female samaras in spring
- This tree displays the general characteristics of its species, but has 3- to 5-lobed leaves that are hairy over their entire lower surface. It tends to prefer moist, swampy sites and isn't as cold-hardy as the other A. rubrum varieties.
- The variety name of this species is named for Thomas Drummond (ca. 1790-1835), naturalist.