Acer rubrum 'Fairview Flame'
Fairview Flame Red Maple

 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
Red (Somewhat showy red flowers in spring)
 Foliage Notes:
Green (Green foliage that is whitish underneath in summer); red (Showy red to scarlet fall foliage)
 Fruit Notes:
Brown (Samaras can turn reddish then brown in the fall)
 Ultimate Height:
45-50 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
30-35 feet
 Bloom Times:
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Water Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
Very tolerant of soils, however prefers slightly acidic, moist conditions
 Range:
Cultivated origin
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Leaves opposite, simple, 2-4" long and wide, usually 3 lobed, but often 5. Petioles and stems often reddish. Flower buds imbricate and clustered around node. Scales pointed.
 Ecological Functions:
  Special Characteristics:
  • Drought Tolerant 289
  • Wet Soil Tolerant 109
  • Fall Color 238
  • Fast Growth Rate 229
  • Notable Bark 168
  • Nativar 39
  • Shade Tree 181
  • Street Tree 140

    • Additional Information

    Tolerant of wet, poorly drained soils and also dry conditions. Moderately weak wooded. Does not tolerate heavy pollution.

    2 Acer rubrum 'Fairview Flame' found

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    = Heritage plant = Memorial plant
    Number Accession ID Location
    1ORIG_8946*APMU
    2ORIG_8877*AHILL

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