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Acer rubrum 'Bowhall'-Columnar Red Maple-Vibrant Autumn Foliage 2-2.5" cal B&B

Acer rubrum 'Bowhall'-Columnar Red Maple-Vibrant Autumn Foliage 2-2.5" cal B&B

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Acer rubrum 'Bowhall' - Plant Catalog

Acer rubrum 'Bowhall'

Description

Acer rubrum 'Bowhall', commonly known as Bowhall Swamp Red Maple, is a columnar cultivar of the native red maple. It is valued for its vibrant autumn foliage, which ranges from yellow to red, and its adaptability to various soil conditions. This tree is ideal for urban settings due to its narrow form and moderate height.

Suggested Uses

This tree is perfect for street plantings, narrow spaces, and as a specimen tree in gardens. Its upright form makes it suitable for lining driveways or creating a natural privacy screen.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Acer rubrum 'Bowhall'
  • Common Name Common Name: Bowhall' Swamp Red Maple
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 40-50 feet tall, 10-15 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 4-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Early spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes, especially bees
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: No
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Moderate
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Oaks, Dogwoods, and other native trees

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall in well-drained soil
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Prefers moist, well-drained soil
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Tolerates a wide range of soils, including clay
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerant of high humidity
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Same depth as in the nursery container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Ensure adequate water during dry periods, especially in the first few years
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