The Drummond Red Maple, also known as Acer rubrum 'Drummondii', is a beautiful tree that offers a stunning display of color throughout the year. This variety of Red Maple is known for its variegated leaves, which are green in the center and bordered by a silvery-white color. In the fall, the leaves turn a vibrant red, creating a striking contrast.
The Drummond Red Maple typically grows to a height of 30-40 feet with a spread of around 30-40 feet at maturity. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is adaptable to a variety of soil conditions, but it thrives best in slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils.
Like other maples, it's important to water this tree regularly, especially during dry periods. Pruning is best done in late summer or early fall to prevent sap bleed.
This tree is a great choice for adding a unique color contrast to your landscape. It's also resistant to many pests and diseases, making it a relatively low-maintenance choice.
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East and Central N. America, GA Native |
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20' - 40' |
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30 - 40' |
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Spacing: |
30 |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Red |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Provide slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Best color in full sun, but tolerates light shade. Water deeply and regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; prefers regular moisture but tolerates drier soils. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Pruning time: winter; seldom requires pruning.
LANDSCAPE USES: Group Plantings or Specimen Tree, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Gardens, Privacy Screen, Street Tree, and Shade Tree
COMPANION PLANTS: Viburnum, Wax Myrtle, Sage
IMAGES: Famartin, 2020-07-04 17 08 02 Red Maple leaves in mid-summer along a walking path in the Franklin Farm section of Oak Hill, Fairfax County, Virginia, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Famartin, 2019-10-12 12 48 29 Red Maple leaves changing color during early autumn along Stone Heather Drive in the Chantilly Highlands section of Oak Hill, Fairfax County, Virginia, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Famartin, 2019-10-12 12 48 36 Red Maple leaves changing color during early autumn along Stone Heather Drive in the Chantilly Highlands section of Oak Hill, Fairfax County, Virginia, CC BY-SA 4.0, (4) Photo by Katja Schulz, Red Maple
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
