🍁 October Glory Maple (Acer rubrum ‘October Glory’)

The October Glory Maple is one of the most reliable and widely planted shade trees, known for its fast growth, strong structure, and brilliant red fall color. This tree delivers consistent performance year after year, making it a top choice for homeowners, builders, and landscapers.

✅ Key Features

• 🍁 Vibrant Red Fall Color – Deep, rich red foliage late into the season
• 🌳 Fast Growing Shade Tree – Quickly provides canopy and coverage
• 💪 Strong Branch Structure – More durable than many other maples
• 🌿 Low Maintenance – Easy to grow and adaptable

📏 Size & Growth

• Mature Height: 40–50 feet
• Mature Width: 30–40 feet
• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast (1.5–2.5 ft per year)
• Shape: Oval to rounded canopy

👉 Perfect for shade, property value, and long-term landscape structure

🌱 Planting & Spacing

• Recommended Spacing: 25–35 feet apart
• Best Uses:
  • Shade tree
  • Front yard focal point
  • Street or driveway planting

☀️ Light Requirements

• Full sun to partial shade
• Best performance with 6+ hours of sunlight

💧 Watering

• Regular watering during first year
• Moderate water needs once established
• Prefers well-drained soil

🌿 Soil Conditions

• Adapts to most soil types
• Best in:
  • Slightly acidic soil
  • Moist, well-draining environments

❄️ Hardiness

• USDA Zones: 4–9
• Excellent cold tolerance and urban durability

✂️ Maintenance

• Low maintenance
• Minimal pruning required
• Strong structure reduces storm damage risk

🍂 Why October Glory Maple?

Unlike other red maples, October Glory:

• Holds leaves longer into fall ✅
• Produces more consistent red color ✅
• Has stronger branching ✅

👉 One of the best all-around shade trees available

🛒 Ideal For

• Residential landscapes
• New construction
• Shade and cooling
• Long-term property value

✅ Bottom Line

If you want a fast-growing, durable, and visually striking shade tree, the October Glory Maple is one of the best choices you can plant.