Fast-Growing Native Shade Tree with Brilliant Fall Colour Add vibrant colour and fast shade growth to your landscape with one of North America’s most popular native trees. The Red Maple is loved for its rapid growth, adaptability, and spectacular red fall foliage. This hardy native shade tree performs exceptionally well across Ontario and is an excellent choice for homeowners wanting a strong, reliable tree that provides beauty in every season. Our Red Maple trees are healthy, container-grown stock, approximately 2–3 feet tall, ready to establish quickly once planted. Why This Tree Is a Smart Investment ✔ Fast-growing native shade tree✔ Brilliant red to orange fall colour✔ Very adaptable to different soils✔ Strong long-term landscape value✔ Excellent choice for residential properties A top choice for homeowners wanting quick growth and long-term shade. Size You Receive Height: Approx. 2–3 ft tall Container: 2 Gallon Trade Pot Healthy, nursery-grown stock, ready for spring or fall planting Young container trees establish quickly and adapt better than larger transplanted trees. What Your Red Maple Will Become Over time, your Red Maple will develop into a broad, symmetrical shade tree with a full canopy and outstanding seasonal colour. Spring flowers and brilliant fall foliage make it a standout tree for residential landscapes and larger properties alike. Tree Specifications Botanical Name: Acer rubrumCommon Name: Red MapleTree Type: Deciduous shade treeHardiness Zone: 3–9 Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade Soil Type: Adaptable — moist, acidic, clay, loam, sandy, or well-drained soils Ease of Growth: Easy — widely adaptable native speciesWater Needs: Moderate during establishment Growth & Mature Size Growth Rate: Fast Mature Height: 40–60 ft Mature Width: 30–50 ft Growth Form: Oval to rounded canopy ➡️ Best planted where it has room to grow into a full shade tree. Simple Planting & Care 1️⃣ Plant in full sun or light partial shade2️⃣ Choose soil that drains well but holds moisture3️⃣ Water regularly during the first growing season4️⃣ Apply mulch around the base to help conserve moisture Red Maple is very forgiving and adapts well to most Ontario landscapes. Nursery Quality - Container-grown for easier planting and establishment - Healthy young trees selected for strong root development - Locally grown stock suited to Ontario conditions Perfect For - Residential shade trees - Street or front yard planting - Acreages and larger landscapes - Naturalized plantings - Fast-growing shade and fall colour Trees That Pair Well With Red Maple The following trees work really well with the Red Maple: Norway Spruce - Best Overall Companion Why it pairs well: - Dark green needles make red fall colour pop - Strong year-round structure - Fast grower that matches Red Maple energy - Creates the classic “maple + evergreen” landscape look Eastern White Pine — A Natural Woodland Look Why it works: - Soft, airy texture contrasts nicely with maple leaves - Native-style planting (very Ontario feel) - Adds height without feeling heavy - Looks natural rather than formal - Great for acreage or natural landscapes. Paper Birch — Visual Feature Pairing Why this is a great combo: - Bright white bark vs red fall foliage = high visual impact - Similar growth speed and climate preference - Creates a classic northern woodland aesthetic Red Oak — Long Term Landscape Balance Why it works: - Red Maple grows faster early - quick results - Red Oak becomes the slower, long-term anchor - Different leaf shapes = visual interest - Both are hardy, dependable shade trees
