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. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Red Maple 'October Glory' is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Red Maple 'October Glory' in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall 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
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Red Maple 'October Glory' with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Buying Red Maple 'October Glory'
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