Plant Database
October Glory Red Maple
Acer rubrum ‘October Glory’
October Glory Red Maple is cherished for its exceptionally late and long-lasting fall color, which holds its brilliant orange-red to red leaves well into the season, often after other trees have dropped theirs. It forms a dense, rounded crown, providing both great shade and a prolonged autumn show.
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The hallmark of this cultivar is its persistent fall foliage, which develops later in autumn and clings to the branches for an extended period.
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Develops a dense, oval to rounded canopy that provides excellent shade.
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A female cultivar that produces a moderate amount of red samaras (seeds) which can be attractive but create some litter.
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Ideal for extending the colorful autumn season in the landscape.