5 Native Red Maple Bareroot Seedlings 1’ to 2’ Fast-Growing

Enhance your landscape with 5 Native Red Maple bareroot seedlings (1’-2’), a fast-growing and hardy tree species perfect for various climates. Acer rubrum, commonly known as Red Maple, is one of the most widespread deciduous trees in North America. It thrives in USDA zones 3-9, making it an excellent choice for homeowners, landscapers, and conservationists.

With its brilliant scarlet-red foliage in autumn, the Red Maple offers year-round beauty and shade. Its adaptability to different soil types, including wet and dry conditions, makes it an ideal tree for urban and rural environments. At full maturity, this tree can reach 30-100 feet in height, providing a stunning canopy.

Each purchase includes five bareroot seedlings, measuring 1-2 feet in height. These young trees are easy to plant and establish quickly in well-prepared soil. Whether used for shade, wildlife habitat, windbreaks, or erosion control, Red Maple seedlings are an excellent investment in a greener future.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Product Type: Bareroot tree seedlings
• Size: 1’-2’ tall at shipment
• Color: Green leaves in spring/summer, vibrant red foliage in fall
• Hardiness Zones: USDA 3-9
• Growth Rate: Fast-growing; reaches maturity in 20-30 years
• Uses: Ideal for landscaping, shade, wildlife support, and erosion control
• Adaptability: Thrives in wet and dry soil conditions
• Eco-Friendly: Supports pollinators and provides habitat for birds and wildlife

Common Uses:

✅ Landscaping – Adds brilliant fall color and enhances property value ✅ Shade Tree – Provides cooling shade for yards and outdoor spaces ✅ Wildlife Habitat – Attracts birds, pollinators, and other wildlife ✅ Erosion Control – Ideal for stabilizing slopes and wetland areas ✅ Windbreaks – Protects properties from harsh winds and provides privacy

FAQs

Q: How do I plant bareroot Red Maple seedlings?
A: Choose a location with full sun to partial shade. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root system, place the seedling, and backfill with soil. Water thoroughly and mulch to retain moisture.

Q: How fast do Red Maple seedlings grow?
A: Red Maples are fast-growing trees, adding 1-2 feet per year under optimal conditions.

Q: When is the best time to plant these seedlings?
A: The best time to plant bareroot seedlings is in early spring or fall when temperatures are moderate and soil moisture is high.

Q: Do Red Maples require special care?
A: Red Maples are low-maintenance but benefit from occasional watering during dry periods and annual mulching to promote root health.

Q: Can these trees grow in wet soil?
A: Yes! Red Maples adapt well to both wet and dry soils, making them an excellent choice for rain gardens or flood-prone areas.