Acer rubrum 'Bowhall'
Bowhall Red Maple

Acer rubrum ′Bowhall′ - Overall Fall Tree

Family:

Sapindaceae (Soapberry Family) 82

Genus:

Acer (Maple, Boxelder) 70

Plant Type:

Tree 562

Growth Forms:

Upright 552

Hardiness:

USDA Zone 4 500

Deciduous / Evergreen:

Deciduous 815

Flower Notes:

Red (Small red flowers that are inconspicuous; Spring and winter)

Foliage Notes:

Green (Summer); Red (Orange to red fall color)

Stem Notes:

twigs are notable for their reddish brown color

Fruit Notes:

Red (Small samaras)

Ultimate Height:

45-50 feet

Ultimate Spread:

10-25 feet

Bloom Times:

Light Requirements:

Soil Water Requirements:

Medium 135

Soil Notes:

Prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soils

Range:

Cultivated orgin

Maintenance:

Low 210

Diagnostic Characteristics:

Leaves are dark green, opposite to subopposite, simple, lobed with serrated edges at 2-4" at length equal in width. Samaras are red at 1-3" in length.

Ecological Functions:

Special Characteristics:

Wet Soil Tolerant 106

Additional Information

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.

Plant Photo Gallery

Overall Fall Tree

Winter Habit

Bark

Buds

Foliage

Summer Habit

41 Acer rubrum 'Bowhall' found

= Heritage plant = Memorial plant

Number	Accession ID	Location
1	2015_00857*A	DLR
2	2015_00807*A	DLR
3	ORIG_9668*A	CARY
4	ORIG_8672*A	PGM
5	2015_00835*A	DLR
6	2015_00848*A	TERY
7	ORIG_9663*A	CARY
8	2015_00811*A	DLR
9	ORIG_9661*A	CARY
10	ORIG_9664*A	CARY
11	2015_00856*A	DLR
12	2015_00809*A	DLR
13	2015_00810*A	DLR
14	ORIG_9662*A	CARY
15	2015_00851*A	TERY
16	ORIG_8671*A	PGM
17	2016_00052*A	RSC
18	2015_00855*A	DLR
19	ORIG_9667*A	CARY
20	2015_00854*A	DLR
21	ORIG_8492*A	STEW
22	ORIG_8676*A	CARY
23	2015_00853*A	DLR
24	ORIG_8675*A	CARY
25	2016_00050*A	RSC
26	ORIG_9665*A	CARY
27	2015_00837*A	DLR
28	ORIG_8674*A	CARY
29	2015_00838*A	TERY
30	2015_00834*A	DLR
31	2016_00051*A	RSC
32	2015_00845*A	TERY
33	2015_00847*A	TERY
34	ORIG_9666*A	CARY
35	2015_00843*A	TERY
36	2015_00841*A	TERY
37	2015_00850*A	TERY
38	2023_00026*A
39	2023_00026*B
40	2023_00026*C
41	2023_00808*A	TERY