(Sycamore Maple)

An adaptable and variable deciduous tree from Europe and West Asia, sycamore maple is named for its foliage, which resembles that of planetree. The three- to five-lobed leaves of the dwarf cultivar 'Brilliantissimum' open bright pink and age to yellow green and then lime-green. They may turn yellow in fall. The yellow-green, later pinkish-tan, two-winged fruits – known as samaras – drop from the tree in helicopter fashion. They are preceded by inconspicuous spring flowers. Introduced circa 1900,...

(Sycamore Maple)

An adaptable and variable deciduous tree from Europe and West Asia, sycamore maple is named for its foliage, which resembles that of planetree. Noted for its brightly colored fruits, 'Erythrocarpum' (which translates as "red-fruited") has been in cultivation since the early eighteenth century. The three- to five-lobed leaves are dark green, sometimes turning yellow in fall. The deep red, two-winged fruits – known as samaras – drop from the tree in helicopter fashion. They are green when young. Inconspicuous...

(Sycamore Maple)

An adaptable and variable deciduous tree from Europe and West Asia, sycamore maple is named for its foliage, which resembles that of planetree. The three- to five-lobed, dark green leaves of 'Gold Fleck' are speckled with yellow. They may turn completely yellow in fall. The tan or brown, two-winged fruits – known as samaras – drop from the tree in helicopter fashion. They are green when young. Inconspicuous flowers precede the fruits. This cultivar grows relatively rapidly into a medium to large,...

(Sycamore Maple)

An adaptable and variable deciduous tree from Europe and West Asia, sycamore maple is named for its foliage, which resembles that of planetree. The three- to five-lobed leaves of 'Simon-Louis Frères' open pink, then become green with white-streaked upper surfaces. They may turn yellow in fall. The tan or brown, two-winged fruits – known as samaras – drop from the tree in helicopter fashion. They are green when young. Inconspicuous flowers precede the fruits. Introduced in 1881, this cultivar grows...

(Sycamore Maple)

An adaptable and variable deciduous tree from Europe and West Asia, sycamore maple is named for its foliage, which resembles that of planetree. The three- to five-lobed leaves of 'Worley' open yellow-green, deepen to golden-yellow, and then mature to green. They may turn yellow in fall. The tan or brown, two-winged fruits – known as samaras – drop from the tree in helicopter fashion. They are green when young. Inconspicuous flowers precede the fruits. Introduced in the late nineteenth century, this...

(Northern Red Maple, Red Maple)

Red maple is a tall, deciduous tree that is native to eastern North America. Widely planted, it has a rounded canopy and is best known for its spectacular fall color that ranges from bright crimson to shades of yellow, orange and red. In winter, its stark gray fissured bark looks nice against snowy landscapes. There are many cultivars of red maple, like 'Autumn Blaze', which is prized for its reliably brilliant crimson fall color.

Adapted to a wide range of soils and topographies, red maple does...

(Northern Red Maple, Red Maple)

Autumn Flame red maple is prized for its brilliant scarlet fall foliage, that appears earlier than other varieties, and great winter hardiness. This tall, deciduous tree has a uniform rounded canopy and stark gray bark that looks attractive in the winter.

Originating from eastern North America, it is adapted to a wide range of soils and topographies, including wet sites. Red maple grows best in locations with full to part sun. It is widely planted, and makes a great shade tree or street tree...

(Northern Red Maple, Red Maple)

A narrowly conical selection of one of the most widespread North American maples, 'Bowhall' was introduced by Scanlon Nursery of Ohio in 1951. It is often confused in commerce with the similar 'Scanlon', which originated as a cutting from 'Bowhall.' Said to be somewhat less dense and more irregular in habit than 'Scanlon,' 'Bowhall' has three-lobed or weakly five-lobed, mid-green leaves with paler undersides. The foliage turns bright orange in fall. Conspicuous red flowers appear in late winter and...

(Northern Red Maple, Red Maple)

The seedless red maple 'Brandywine' has long-lasting brilliant red-purple fall color that can't be beat. This introduction of the United States National Arboretum is a tall, deciduous tree with an oval canopy and stark gray bark that looks attractive in the winter. It is seedless because, unlike other red maples, it only produces male flowers.

North American in origin, it is adapted to a wide range of soils and topographies, including wet sites. Red maple grows best in locations with full to...

(Northern Red Maple, Red Maple)

A selection of red maple, 'Fairview Flame'is a great shade tree for moist to wet soils and a great maple for vibrant fall color. From Eastern North American, this tall, deciduous tree has dark green leaves with five broad lobes and silvery undersides. The small flowers are red and appear in clusters before the leaves in early spring. They are pollinated by bees, resulting in doubled and two-winged seeds called samaras. By the onset of autumn, the leaves turn scarlet red. When young, the tree is pyramindal...