May 2006: Samara's birth Right: The Royal Red maple is near the October Glory red maple, two vastly different trees. The Royal Red maple is not an acer rubrum-- "red maple"; this tree was created from Norway maple and sugar maple parents. The only reason it's called "red maple" is because of the summer leaf color. Paradoxically, the October Glory red maple is an acer rubrum -- "red maple," with green leaves in summer.

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Aug. 13, 2005: After six growing seasons, I think this little maple has finally caught hold, having grown at least a foot and a half this year, far more than in the previous years. And, despite a hot, dry August, the tree is having its first late-summber growth spurt.

Above: May 2003: This tree catches the light nicely from underneath when the sun is shining.

June 2004: As the season proresses into summer, the undersides of the leaves turn bronze. January 2005

	April 2004

See the royal red maple growth chart. Black space holder type

June 1999

May 2005

For Julie's detailed comments, see the Royal Red Maple detailed facts page See the Royal Red Maple growth chart Read the latest Tree Grower's Diary blog entry