Acer rubrum
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Grow an iconic Canadian tree from seed!Â
- Includes absolutely everything you need to grow a Red Maple from seed: seeds, growing medium, a mini-greenhouse, and detailed instructionsÂ
- 100% guaranteed
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Great for kids and adults, amateurs to experts!
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Moisture Medium |
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Cold Hardiness -15°F |
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Light Full Sun / Partial Shade |
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Size 60 – 100' tall / 40 – 60' spread |
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Lifespan 150 yrs |
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Growth Rate Medium |
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Drought Tolerance Low |
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Wind Resistance Low |
About This Kit
The stylized leaf in the Canadian flag represents the ten species of maple tree (Acer) native to Canada. A staple food source for Canada's aboriginal peoples, the maple has been significant to Canada's history for centuries. The maple leaf has been used as an arboreal emblem of Canada and its people since the 1700's. Today, maples remain of commercial, environmental, and aesthetic importance to all Canadians.
About Red Maple
Sometimes called Scarlet Maple, Shoepeg Maple, or Swamp Maple, Acer rubrum — most commonly known as Red Maple — is an abundant, adaptable species, widely planted throughout North America and beyond. Red Maple grows in a vast natural range throughout the United States, Mexico, and north into both Western and Eastern Canada. It occupies a variety of diverse habitats, from bogs and bottomlands to cold mountain ridges, growing best in wetter areas. It is the State Tree of Rhode Island.
A moderately fast grower, Red Maple usually grows to between 60 and 100 feet tall at maturity, with large, spreading canopies and showy flowers. Red twigs, branchlets, and buds give the Red Maple its name, as does the brilliant scarlet color of the tree's foliage. The crimson leaves are especially florid in colder regions. The largest Red Maple on record is over 180 feet tall with a crown spread of 120 feet. Red Maple is often among the first trees to color-up in fall and one of the first to blossom in spring. This species makes a beautiful, seasonally-entertaining tree for a diverse array of locations. Acer rubrum is highly soil-tolerant, can grow in sun or shade, and is especially well-suited for use as a street, shade, or ornamental tree.
About Jonsteen's Grow Kits
Growing a tree from seed is a magical and fascinating experience for people of all ages. Our 100% guaranteed Grow Kits provide everything you need to germinate some of the world's largest and most interesting tree species from seed — seeds, growing medium, a mini-greenhouse, and detailed instructions, which lead you through the whole process, from cold-stratifying your seeds to germination and transplanting.
About Jonsteen's 100% Guarantee
If your seed fails to germinate or your seedling perishes, we are happy to provide free replacement seed. We encourage all customers experiencing difficulties growing their trees to contact us through our toll-free Tree Help Line (1-888-387-3379). You can learn more about our guarantee and replacement policy here.
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Mini-Greenhouse It's a tree nursery you can hold in your hand! |
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High-Germination Seed Enough high-quality seed to get at least one tree — usually more! |
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It's not dirt! It's a soil-less growing medium that can travel safely anywhere in the world. |
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Perlite This natural volcanic rock helps with aeration and drainage. |
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Step-By-Step Growing Instructions With these, everybody grows like a champ! |