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May 2005
Royal Red Maple
Planted this bare root stick in 1999, thinking it would never amount to much.
Julie's Trees
Facts at a Glance
Acer platanoides -
Royal Red
Planted May 1999
Planting height: 5'
Planting trunk: 1"
2004 Update
5-yr height: 12'
5-yr trunk: 3.5"
2006 Update
7-yr height: 14'
7-yr trunk: 5.75"
7-yr spread: 4'
Mature Height: 35 to 40'
Spread: 25'
Growth rate: Slow
Form: Oval, broad
Flowers: Spring, red
Fall color: Bronze
Hardiness zone: 4 - 7
Culture: Sun
Best feature:
Red leaves
Worst problem:
Red leaves fade to brown
Do over? Yes
Royal 'Bronze' Maple Tests My Patience
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