Red Maple Tree, Acer Rubrum

Red Maple Tree Landscape Design

When designing a landscape with a Red Maple Tree (Acer rubrum), there are several key considerations to keep in mind to create a visually appealing and harmonious outdoor space. Here's a landscape design incorporating the beautiful Red Maple Tree:

Placement of the Red Maple Tree: Plant the Red Maple Tree as a focal point in the center or slightly off-center of your yard to draw attention and provide shade.

Understory Plantings: Surround the Red Maple Tree with lush greenery like Ferns, Ornamental Grasses, Liriopes or Low border shrubs to create a layered effect and add texture to the landscape.

Flowering Shrubs: Incorporate flowering shrubs such as Jasmines or Loropetalum around the base of the Red Maple Tree to introduce seasonal color and interest.

Stone Pathway: Create a winding stone pathway leading up to the Red Maple Tree to add a sense of charm and guide visitors through the landscape.

Mulch Beds: Define mulch beds around the tree and shrubs to provide a neat and tidy appearance while helping retain moisture in the soil.

Outdoor Seating Area: Design a cozy seating area near the Red Maple Tree where you can relax and enjoy the beauty of your landscape.

Outdoor Lighting: Install soft outdoor lighting fixtures to highlight the Red Maple Tree at night and create a magical ambiance in your garden.

Water Feature: Consider adding a small water feature like a birdbath or fountain near the Red Maple Tree to attract wildlife and enhance the tranquility of the space.

By incorporating these elements into your landscape design with the Red Maple Tree as the centerpiece, you can create a visually stunning and inviting outdoor haven. If you need more specific details or further customization, feel free to let me know!

Happy landscaping!

Care Guide

PLANTING AND CARE - Dig a hole approximately twice as wide as your new plant’s root ball and deep enough so that the top of the root ball is parallel with the ground level. Place the plant in the hole and ensure that it is situated upright, use the excavated soil to back fill around the root ball, tamp down to ensure air pockets are eliminated, thoroughly soak with a hose as you fill in the dirt. A 2-3 inch layer of organic hardwood mulch is strongly recommended, it will help retain moisture and discourage weed growth.

LIGHT - Thrives in FULL SUN

WATER - Water twice a week for the first growing season, once established rain water will suffice.

FERTILIZING – No need to fertilize right away, We fertilize our plants during the production phase with slow release fertilizer which can last an additional 2-3 months supplying residual nutrients to the plant. Once fertilizing is due, you may use a fertilizer formulated for outdoor plants, preferably a slow release fertilizer 180 days duration, fertilize during spring or fall base on label instructions.

PRUNING - Is not necessary, however you can prune to control width and height.

INSECTS OR DESEASES - Here’s another plus, this tree is not regularly affected by pests, however in the event that scale, mealy bugs, or mites are found to affect the plant, they can be controlled by applying horticultural neem oil that can be sprayed directly onto the insects, A second and third treatment, when using oils, will be necessary. Space out the sprays at 2 weeks intervals to break up the mealybug life cycle.

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