red maples
Scarlet-leafed shade trees
Red maples are deciduous trees native to eastern North America, named for their red flowers, twigs, and brilliant autumn foliage.
Among the most common trees in the region, they thrive in diverse conditions from swamps to dry ridges.
The wood is used for furniture and flooring.
The red maples along the drive were spectacular in October.
- fall foliageSeasonal leaf coloration
- fall colorsSeasonal tree pigmentation
- leafPlant's photosynthetic organ
- samarasSingle-winged dry fruits
- deciduousSheds foliage seasonally
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- fall foliageautumn leaves, fall colors, fall foliage, orange leaves, yellow leaves
- fall sceneryfalling leaves, foliage, pumpkin patches, orchards, apple orchards