Taylor County Land Conservation
Red Maple
Red Maple
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Each bundle contains 25 seedlings.
Scientific Name: Acer rubrum
Mature Height: 40-60 feet
Mature Spread: 40 feet
Hardiness: Zones 3-9
Soil: Easily grown in average, medium to wet, well-drained soils. Tolerates a wide range of soils, but prefers moist, slightly acidic conditions.
Light: Full sun to part shade - minimum of 4 hours of direct sunlight per day.
Growth Rate: Slow to medium, 12-24" per year.
Additional Information: Also known locally as Soft Maple, this tree has medium to dark green leaves in summer and turns brilliant reds to yellows in fall. Very cold tolerant. Makes a great shade tree and provides food for rabbits, deer and squirrels.
2-year-old seedlings, 12-18”.
Pick-up in late April/early May
Pick-up in late April/early May
Seedling orders must be picked up in person in late April or early May in Medford or Phillips, Wisconsin. Taylor County LCD does not ship trees, shrubs or planting products to individual customers.
The exact pick-up dates will be sent out in early April by email and/or USPS mail. The tree pick-up schedule has typically been on a Thursday, 3-6 p.m. and Friday, 8-11 a.m., for Medford orders and Friday from 8:30-11 a.m. for Phillips orders. If you are unable to pick up your order during those days/times, you may send another person to the pick-up or contact the Taylor County LCD at 715-748-1469 to make other arrangements.
