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October Glory MapleAcer rubrum 'October Glory'
A very fast-growing Red Maple cultivar. This ever-popular maple should be considered as a beautiful shade tree addition to any yard. Glistening dark green leaves in spring, summer turn radiant red late fall and last several weeks. Tiny, conspicuous red flowers bloom in spring. Showy red fruit attract many birds and other wildlife. Grows 40'-50' high with a 25'-35' spread. Tolerant of many soils, but prefers slightly acid and moist conditions. Plant in partial shade to full sun.
Hardiness Zones
The october glory maple can be expected to grow in Hardiness Zones 4–9. View Map
Tree Type
Mature Size
The October Glory maple grows to a height of 40–50' and a spread of around 35' at maturity.
Growth Rate
This tree grows at a medium to fast rate, with height increases of anywhere from 13" to more than 24" per year.
Sun Preference
Full sun and partial shade are best for this tree, meaning it prefers a minimum of four hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight each day.
Soil Preference
The October Glory maple grows in acidic, loamy, moist, rich, sandy, silty loam, well-drained, wet, and clay soils.
Attributes
This tree:
- Provides brilliant orange to red color late in the fall.
- Produces tiny, conspicuous red blooms in the spring.
- Features simple, lustrous dark green leaves 3–6" in length with 3–5 lobes.
- Yields seeds with attached red-tinged wings that are up to 1½" in length.
- Grows in a rounded shape.
Wildlife Value
The showy, red-tinged fruits attract many types of birds and other wildlife.
History/Lore
This red maple cultivar was introduced in 1961 by Princeton Nursery.