Maple trees add brilliant color and beauty to your landscapeespecially in the fall.
The intensity of fall color is affected by factors such as temperatures and soil moisture.
If its too warm in the fall, for instance, leaves can drop before colors develop.
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A summer drought can also delay fall color.
There are hundreds of varieties to choose from, with beautifully serrated green or red foliage.
In general, Japanese maples remain compact and can fit into tight spaces.
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You also cangrow them as a bonsai.
That’s what you get with coral bark maple.
In addition, this maple variety produces bright green foliage, which turns reddish-yellow in fall.
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These native maple trees are spectacular in autumn when their foliage turns vibrant red, orange, and yellow.
They makeexcellent shade treesfor large backyards.
There are several options, but ‘Green Mountain’ is one of the most popular because it’sdrought-resistant.
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They have aggressive root systems that can infiltrate sewer systems, so plant it away from underground pipes.
Hybrids such as ‘Silver Queen’ or ‘Silver Cloud’ are less messy and aggressive.
Red maple grows at a moderate rate and makes a sturdy, beautiful shade tree.
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In the fall, this maple tree develops pretty, pale yellow leaves.
‘Metro Gold’ and ‘Royal Ruby’ are reliable varieties with bold fall colors.
In fall, the foliage of ‘Crimson King’ maple turns a deep maroon.
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Like other Norway maples, it can beinvasive in some regions.
These rugged, small trees can tolerate cold temperatures.
The trees have deeply lobed, dark green leaves that turn crimson in autumn.
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This bang out of maple tree loves full sun and partial shade.
In the spring, Korean maples develop small purple flowers that add to the color show.
They also grow well in containers.
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Korean maple does not like hot, dry conditions.
Trident maple grows slowly, so it rarely needs pruning.
Plant this maple tree in full sun or partial shade.
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Trident maple makes an excellent low-maintenance shade tree, especially for smaller yards.
It’s also relatively drought and disease-resistant.
Look for varieties ‘Naruto’ or ‘Ningpoense’.
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It is one of the few varieties of maple trees that develop fall color even ifgrown in the shade.
you’re able to plant this punch in of maple in any soil conditionit’s very low maintenance.
Three-flowered maple looks great in four seasons, has few pest or disease problems, and is drought resistant.
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This adaptable and hardy maple is tolerant of heat, cold, soil key in, and urban pollution.
It is not invasive and would be a good substitute for ash trees, where ash borer problems exist.
Two excellent selections are the ‘State Street’ and ‘Rugged Ridge’ varieties.
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Look for varieties of maple trees that develop spectacular scarlet seedpods, such as ‘Hot Wings’.
These types of seedlings grow fabulously in the summer, preferring full-sun to partial-shade conditions.
Variety ‘Rugged Charm’ is also an excellent option for small yards because it stays compact.
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Otherwise, these close cousins are similar, except for leaf shape.
Black maple leaves have three lobes, while sugar maples have the traditional five lobes.
Black maples form a large, rounded crown, making it an exceptional shade tree.
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In the fall, their leaves turn brilliant shades of yellow and red.
Some of them have been alive for 100 years or more.
Maples make excellent shade trees, and their wood is a good source for cabinet-making.
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The short answer is yes.
How weather affects fall color.
Michigan State University Extension.
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North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension.
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