Maple trees in general are beautiful and popular. You can find a variety of different species of maple trees in the Asian regions as well as in North America, Europe, Canada, North Africa, and other places throughout the world.  According to SF Gate, there are even some maples that are considered Evergreen trees that are located in the Mediterranean regions. Maple trees are part of the plant family called Sapindaceae and are of the genus Acer. Some maple trees, such as the ones that grow in the southern regions of Asia, do not lose their leaves every fall, but most do since they are deciduous trees.

The Red Maple

According to Garden Guides, there are over 100 different varieties of maple trees and one of the most notable and beautiful species are the different types of Red Maple trees, also known as Acer rubrum. Many people love red maple trees for the amount of shade that their beautiful leaves provide and the fact that their leaves change from green to red every fall, giving people’s lawns a beautiful pop of color. Because of their beautiful crimson-colored leaves, red maple trees are also known as scarlet maple trees or swamp maple trees.

Red Maple trees can survive in a variety of weather conditions and climates, which means you can find them in colder areas as well as areas prone to drought. They are very tolerant of bright sunlight and people enjoy being shielded from the bright sun during the summer months by planting several of them throughout their yards since they provide a magnificent level of shade. They do very well if you plant them during the early part of spring or in the late part of winter. This helps them establish their roots in the soil before the next cold winter.

A fully grown red maple tree will have a canopy spread of up to 30 feet wide and they can grow to at least 90 feet high. The fun fact about red maple trees is that there are many different varieties of them and in this article, we will learn about the ten most popular red maple trees.

1. Acer Red Maple Tree

The Acer red maple tree boasts very brightly colored red leaves, and many people are impressed by its red flowers that bloom every year in the early part of spring. This type of red maple tree will grow to about 16 meters tall and 15 meters wide, according to Maple Leaves Forever. Usually, during the month of May, the red flowers turn into reddish-green fruits that are known as samaras.

2. Armstrong Red Maple Tree

The Armstrong Red Maple tree has a very rigid column-like trunk and at the beginning of every spring, this type of red maple tree will bear clusters of gorgeous red flowers throughout the branches. This tree can grow to about 45 feet high and 15 feet wide. Many people enjoy this tree for its dense green foliage and its gorgeous leaves that will turn red every autumn.

3. Autumn Red Maple Tree

The Autumn Red Maple tree is the fastest growing of the Red Maple trees and boasts beautiful leaves that turn from green to a blazing red-orange color during the fall each year. This type of red maple tree will grow to at least 50 feet high and its crown can grow up to 40 feet wide, which will provide a lot of nice shade during the hot summer months. This type of red maple tree can tolerate a variety of different insects, pests, and even pollution, which makes it a great option to plant in landscaping areas as well as lawns.

4. Blood Red Maple Tree

The Blood Red Maple tree grows gorgeous red flowers during the fall season each year. These red flowers eventually turn a blood-red color but are green throughout the rest of the year. The green leaves have three to five lobes. This tree is a very slender one but it will grow up to 100 feet tall.

5. Bloodgood Red Maple Tree

The Bloodgood Red Maple Tree is very popular for people to plant in their landscaping or lawns because it requires a very low level of maintenance. It will grow to about 25 feet high and its crown can spread to fifteen to 20 feet in width, so it is a shorter tree. The vibrant red foliage from this tree provides shade as well as a beautiful pop of color for landscaping. This tree has a bark that is silver in color and its leaves will change from purple to burgundy and then crimson throughout the year.

6. Brandywine Red Maple Tree

The Brandywine Red Maple Tree is beautiful with striking small red flowers that blossom every year in the early part of spring. These flowers will then turn into red-colored leaves during the summer and a gorgeous shade of crimson every fall. This tree does well in drought conditions and can tolerate air pollution, which makes it a popular choice to plant in cities or in rural areas. It can grow up to 60 feet in height and its crown will become about 30 feet wide.

7. Bowhall Red Maple Tree

The Bowhall Red Maple Tree is a narrower deciduous tree that will grow to about 40 feet in height and only about 15 feet wide. This tree will grow and thrive in soil that is very well-drained yet moist and acidic with full exposure to the sun. It is a gorgeous female maple tree that sports pale, orange-colored flowers that eventually bear fruit. Its beautiful, delicate leaves will change from a yellow-orange color during the summer to a reddish-orange color in the fall.

8. Cardinal Red Maple Tree

The Cardinal Red Maple Tree has a great amount of appeal to many people since it can help beautify any yard or landscaped area. It boasts gorgeous, dazzling leaves that change from a bright red-orange color to maroon in the fall time of the year. This tree is very resistant to pests and insects, so it will grow and thrive for years to come with very little maintenance.

9. Carolina Red Maple Tree

The Carolina Red Maple Tree sports rounded leaves that are five-lobed and small in size. The leaves have a white underside to them and are mixed throughout the canopy of this tree with flowers that bloom every spring and provide a great aroma. These trees can grow to at least 30 to 40 feet wide and are a great option to plant in your yard or garden for privacy.

10. Burgundy Belle Red Maple Tree

The Burgundy Belle Red Maple Tree is really unique since its color will transform when its leaves change from a burgundy color to a purple-red magenta every fall. It is a great choice to plant in any yard for the beautiful pops of color that it provides.