red maple known swamp water soft maple common widespread deciduous trees eastern central north_america service recognizes common species tree america red maple ranges southeastern border ontario minnesota east newfoundland south florida southwest eastern texas features especially leaves variable form maturity height flowers twigs seeds red varying degrees features best known brilliant deep scarlet foliage autumn range red maple wide range site conditions tree eastern north_america found growing swamps poor dry soils grows sea level attractive fall foliage pleasing form shade tree landscapes commercially small scale maple production medium high quality lumber red maple considered invasive taking forests eastern replacing traditional like oaks description usually easy identify highly morphological characteristics medium large sized tree reaching heights metres exceptionally metres feet leaves usually centimetres long grown tree trunk diameter range depending growing conditions spread year old stand tall forests bark remain free branches distance tree individuals grown open shorter thicker rounded crown generally speaking crown irregularly ascending whip like curved shoots bark pale grey smooth individual young tree grows bark darker cracks slightly raised long plates largest known living red maple located near michigan height breast height leaves red maple offer easiest way distinguish relatives nearly north american maple trees deciduous arranged typically long wide margin typically narrow leaves exhibit considerable variation present terminal end larger near base contrast leaves related silver maple deeply sharply toothed upper leaf light green underside whitish leaf usually red long furthermore leaves turn brilliant red autumn yellow orange individuals twigs red maple reddish color somewhat shiny small dwarf shoots present branches usually blunt greenish reddish color generally loose scales lateral slightly addition present form fall winter visible distance reddish leaf shaped contain bundle flowers generally male female flowers appearing separate clusters bisexual appear spring april early late january southern range usually coming leaves tree considered meaning individuals male female red maple begin years old significantly varies tree tree trees begin flowering years old flowers red small borne hanging clusters usually tips shape flowers formed fused superior long styles flowers contain fruit millimeter inch long double somewhat wings angle degrees borne long slender stems variable color light brown reddish april early june leaf development altogether complete reach maturity seeds dispersed week period april july distribution habitat abundant widespread trees eastern north_america found south newfoundland nova scotia southern quebec south west ontario extreme southeastern northern minnesota south wisconsin illinois missouri eastern oklahoma eastern texas western range east florida largest continuous range tree occurs florida total ranges north south species native regions united_states east west exceptions midwest coastal prairie southern louisiana southeastern texas swamp prairie locations tree absent large areas present specific habitats example region kentucky found dominant open plains present streams red maple present land forests despite fact common similar habitats species associations north south area tree range ends mean minimum begins southeastern canada hand western range limited drier climate great plains nonetheless widest tolerance climatic conditions north american species maple absence red maple species fire wide range soil types varying textures moisture elevation probably forest tree north_america grows soils derived following rocks granite sandstone slate limestone occur soils tolerance high concerns levels moisture red maple grows dry ridges southwest facing slopes swamps occurs commonly extreme moisture conditions wet dry types tree prefer south north facing aspect red maple appear preference ideal conditions moderately drained moist sites low intermediate elevations nonetheless common mountainous areas relatively dry ridges south west sides upper slopes furthermore common areas banks slow moving streams poorly drained flats depressions northern michigan new_england tree found tops ridges sandy rocky dry soils nearly pure stands moist soils edges swamps far south range exclusively associated swamps red maple far abundant today europeans arrived north_america cousin comprised mere forest area confined zones density tree areas increased fold trend continuing human factors especially suppression kill shallow rooted pioneer species like red maple leave mainline forest trees like oaks untouched addition conservation efforts caused major increase population white tailed deer mid-20th century deer readily consume leave maple seeds untouched reducing ability oaks concern expressed ongoing spread red maple changing nature eastern forests reducing number oaks dominate extensive use red maple landscaping contributed surge species numbers volunteer finally disease greatly reduced population forests mainline forest trees continue dominate sites rich soil marginal areas increasingly dominated red maple ecology red maple seldom lives longer years making short medium lived reaches maturity years ability thrive large number habitats largely ability produce roots suit site young age wet locations red maple produce short long developed lateral roots dry sites develop long significantly shorter roots primarily horizontal forming upper ground mature trees woody roots long tolerant flooding study showing days flooding caused leaf damage time tolerant drought ability stop growing dry conditions producing second growth flush conditions later improve growth stopped weeks red maple drought tolerant species maple carolinas plants flower spring crop seeds generally produced year crop occurring second year single tree diameter produce seeds season tree diameter shown produce nearly million seeds red maple produces smallest seeds shown significantly increase seed yield years application seeds tend early summer soon released assuming small light moisture sufficient temperatures present seeds densely shaded commonly occur spring survive closed forest canopy situations year old common dense canopy eventually die light reaches serve reservoir waiting fill open area canopy trees growing zone area florida usually die cold damage transferred north canada maine vermont new_hampshire new_york southern trees planted northern red wide range genetically trees adapted climatic differences red maple able increase numbers significantly associate trees damaged disease cutting fire study found years hectares acres forest containing red plot contained red maple acre taller associates black cherry contains acid shown potential red maple growth red maple species start stem study stem half completed week growth slowed completed days good light moisture conditions grow year year years making fast red maple food source forms wildlife white tailed deer particular use current season growth red maple important source winter food butterflies utilize leaves food list feed wide range significant variation size form time onset traits generally speaking individuals north flush earliest reddish fall color set earliest winter injury tallest north central east central range florida extreme south red maple range limited exclusively fruits vary geographically northern individuals areas brief frost free periods producing fruits shorter heavier southern counterparts result variation genetic potential breeding programs goal producing red cultivation especially useful making urban require resistance air pollution drought red maple frequently hybrid known freeman intermediate parents potential potential red varies widely based following completely male highly scale rating higher autumn flame flame autumn october brilliance following scale rating lower completely female trees low potential causing autumn glory red festival october glory red skin leaves red maple especially dead extremely toxic horses unknown believed damages red blood cells causing acute transport oxygen decreases oxygen delivery tissues leads production damage grams pounds leaves considered toxic kilograms pounds lethal symptoms occur days include depression increased rate depth breathing increased heart rate dark brown coma death treatment limited include use blue mineral oil activated carbon order stop absorption stomach blood fluid support anti affected horses die result cultivation red maple rapid growth ease attractive form value wildlife eastern extensively planted trees parts pacific_northwest common introduced trees popularity cultivation stems vigorous habit attractive early red flowers importantly red fall foliage tree introduced united_kingdom shortly entered cultivation frequently found parks gardens occasionally red maple good choice tree urban areas ample room root system tolerant pollution road salt tree fall foliage vibrant environment like low root system invasive makes poor choice near paving attracts eat early spring prefer larger silver maple red maple vibrant colorful year attractive features display numerous selected intensity fall color october glory red sunset popular southern limit gulf preferred freeman maple grown widely partial list armstrong shape bark modest orange red fall foliage autumn blaze rounded oval form leaves resemble silver maple fall color orange red longer usual autumn flame fast exceptional bright red fall color developing early leaves smaller species autumn dense oval crown orange red fall color autumn broad crown red fall color hardy conical upright form yellow red fall color rounded uniform shape long lasting fall leaves old growing metres feet narrow form dark green leaves turning orange deep red fall compact slow growing selection individual reaches metres feet orange red fall foliage branches degree angle trunk forming rounded oval crown foliage deep green summer orange red fall color impressive october brilliance selection slow leaf spring tight crown deep red fall color october glory rounded oval crown late developing intense red fall foliage red sunset popular selection fall color vigorous growth gained superior soil strong central leader red fall color red sunset popular choice selection heat drought tolerance upright habit attractive orange red fall color rapid vigorous scarlet sentinel oval selection leaves resembling silver maple fall color yellow orange orange red tree fast tree broad crown early long lasting fall color deep red reddish purple growth rapid shade king fast growing upright oval form deep green summer leaves turn red orange fall drake selection notable edges leaves turn deep red color progresses center uses lumber industry considered soft maple wood close similar texture softer dense poorer figure qualities high grades wood red maple nonetheless substituted hard maple particularly comes making furniture soft maple wood tends shrink drying process hard red maple production maple hard sugar maple black maple commonly utilized study compared sugar maple red maple silver maple norway maple found equal sweetness flavor quality red maple soft emerge earlier spring sugar maple chemical makeup changes undesirable flavor case red maple tapped emerge making season short red maple medium quality possessing high heat energy nominally million cord ash cord oak cord birch cord
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