The Dawes Arboretum

Common name: Northwood red maple

Family: Aceraceae (maple family)

Distribution: Species native to e. North America

Hardiness: USDA Zone 4

Life form: Deciduous tree

Plant Patent Info.: PP5,053; 17 May, 1983

Comments: This large-growing deciduous tree reaches a height of 60' and 30-50' wide. The rounded oval crown is highlighted with ascending branches at a 45 deg. angle. Leaves emerge in spring with a reddish tinge which later turns dark green above and grayish beneath and is followed by orange-red fall color. Excellent specimen or shade tree.