A fast-growing, oval-crowned red maple celebrated for its long-lasting, brilliant orange-red to crimson autumn display. An outstanding deciduous shade and avenue tree.
At a glance
- Plant type: Tree
- Mature size: 12 m H × 8 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Red Maple 'October Glory'
Acer rubrum 'October Glory' is a fast-growing tree in the Sapindaceae family. It reaches around 12 m tall and 8 m wide at maturity, with deciduous and rich in autumn colour foliage.
Where to grow Red Maple 'October Glory'
Red Maple 'October Glory' suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Red Maple 'October Glory' does best in free-draining, loamy and acidic soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Red Maple 'October Glory' does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed as new growth begins, following the rate on a balanced garden fertiliser. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Red Maple 'October Glory' in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. For most gardens, it is low maintenance.
Using Red Maple 'October Glory' in the garden
Red Maple 'October Glory' earns its place for a feature or specimen planting and a shade tree.
Companion planting & design
Red Maple 'October Glory' sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden.
Buying Red Maple 'October Glory'
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