Acer rubrum 'Bowhall'
Bowhall Red Maple

Acer rubrum ′Bowhall′ - Overall Fall Tree
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 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
Red (Small red flowers that are inconspicuous)
 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
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 Soil Notes:
Prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soils
 Range:
Cultivated orgin
 Maintenance:
 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:
  • Fall Color 206
  • Fast Growth Rate 225
  • Nativar 24
  • Naturalizing 101
  • Shade Tree 170
  • Street Tree 132
  • Wet Soil Tolerant 101

    • 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.

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