Tree Acer japonicum 'Rising Sun' [Rising Sun Fullmoon Maple] This large-leaf maple provides a stunning fall-color around September to October with hints of orange, red and yellow earning it's cultivar name 'Rising Sun'.
Tree Indiana Native Acer negundo [Boxelder] Invasive. Very rough in its appearance due to pinnately compound, coarsely serrate leaves paired with a multi-stemmed, irregular habit. Leaves of young specimens may commonly be mistaken for poison ivy. This tree has limited ornamental value in the landscape and is short lived but also extremely tolerant of site conditions. Wherever this species is grown, expect to encounter boxelder bugs (Leptocoris trivittatus). This common pest feeds on the sap of boxelders and maples and is…
Tree Acer palmatum var. dissectum atropurpureum 'Ever Red' [Ever Red Cutleaf Japanese Maple] The branching of this attractive Japanese Maple cultivar provides a weeping affect to the landscape. This variety holds its color longer than most other varieties of Japanese Maple, and is also one of the smaller forms. 'Ever Red' can handle more urban soils but prefers acidic, moist soils. Best coloration occurs if in partial shade.
Tree Indiana Native Acer rubrum [Red Maple] Tolerant of wet, poorly drained soils and as well as dry conditions. Weak wooded. Intermediate in quality between A. saccharum and A. saccharinum, somewhat prone to breakage in storms, but generally satisfactory. Does not tolerate heavy pollution.
Tree Acer rubrum 'Autumn Flame' [Autumn Flame Red Maple] This cultivar is used for its stunning, bright red color in the fall. It is a good choice for a shade or street tree, since it can handle urban pollution. Place in wet areas for best fall color. The Autumn Flame Maple is a fruitless cultivar.
Tree Acer rubrum 'Autumn Spire' [Autumn Spire Red Maple] 'Autumn Spire' has a broad columnar form and brilliant red fall coloration. This cultivar only produces male flowers, so it is fruitless.
Tree Acer rubrum 'Bowhall' [Bowhall Red Maple] This cultivar is a great choice for wet soil areas. Its less agressive root system makes it a better choice for a street tree. The orange-red coloration brings interest in the fall.
Tree Acer rubrum 'Brandywine' [Brandywine Red Maple] 'Brandy Wine' is known for its change of fall color from light red to deep reddish-purple in mid-fall. Its shallow root system makes this tree to be a great choice for street or urban conditions. This cultivar only produces male flowers, so no fruit develops.
Tree Acer rubrum 'Fairview Flame' [Fairview Flame Red Maple] Tolerant of wet, poorly drained soils and also dry conditions. Moderately weak wooded. Does not tolerate heavy pollution.
Tree Acer rubrum 'Franksred' [sold as Red Sunset®] [Red Sunset Red Maple] Faster growth rate than the Norway Maple and Sugar maple. One of the best Red Maple cultivars on the market, as it colors before October Glory. Great choice for flood plains or wetter areas in the landscape.