Acer rubrum 'Bowhall'
Bowhall Red Maple

Acer rubrum ′Bowhall′ - Overall Fall Tree
 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flowers:
Red (Small red flowers that are inconspicuous)
 Foliage:
Green (Summer); Red (Orange to red fall color)
 Fruit:
Red (Small samaras)
 Ultimate Height:
45-50 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
10-25 feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil:
Prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soils
 Range:
Cultivated orgin
 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 214
  • Fast Growth Rate 228
  • Naturalizing 105
  • Shade Tree 172
  • Street Tree 130
  • Wet Soil Tolerant 105

    • 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.

    45 Acer rubrum 'Bowhall' found

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