Overview

Transform your yard into a vibrant autumn spectacle with the October Glory Maple live plant. This highly sought-after red maple cultivar is renowned for its rapid growth and breathtaking fall foliage, making it an ideal choice for a majestic shade tree for yard. Arriving as a healthy plant in a quart container, this specimen is ready to establish itself and become a focal point in your garden. The October Glory Maple, scientifically known as Acer rubrum ‘October Glory’, is a popular selection among landscapers and homeowners alike due to its reliable performance and spectacular seasonal display. Its ability to thrive in various conditions and deliver consistent, brilliant color sets it apart from many other shade trees.

As a fast growing maple tree, the October Glory Maple quickly provides significant canopy coverage, offering welcome relief from summer sun. Its robust nature and striking aesthetic appeal make it an excellent long-term investment for adding value and beauty to your property. This particular red maple cultivar is celebrated for its deep, fiery red autumn leaves that persist for several weeks, extending the beauty of the fall season. Plant this magnificent tree and enjoy a lifetime of natural splendor and shade.

Key Benefits

The October Glory Maple live plant offers a multitude of benefits, making it an exceptional choice for any landscape project. Its outstanding features contribute to both the aesthetic and practical value of your outdoor space.

• Spectacular Fall Color: Experience weeks of radiant, deep red foliage in late fall, providing an unmatched display that brightens the entire landscape. This vibrant transformation is a hallmark of the October Glory Maple live plant, renowned for its consistent and long-lasting seasonal beauty.
• Rapid Growth Rate: As a fast growing maple tree, it quickly establishes itself and develops a substantial canopy, offering shade and visual impact sooner than many other tree varieties. This rapid development means you won’t have to wait years to enjoy its mature beauty.
• Excellent Shade Provider: Its dense canopy makes it an ideal shade tree for yard, perfect for cooling your home, providing comfortable outdoor living spaces, and reducing energy costs during hot summer months.
• Attractive Year-Round Appeal: Beyond its stunning fall color, the October Glory Maple features glistening dark green leaves in spring and summer, and tiny, conspicuous red flowers in spring, adding interest throughout the seasons.
• Wildlife Attraction: The showy red fruit produced in spring attracts a variety of birds and other wildlife, enhancing the biodiversity and natural charm of your garden.
• Adaptable to Various Soils: While it prefers slightly acidic and moist conditions, this red maple cultivar demonstrates good tolerance to a range of soil types, making it a versatile choice for different garden settings.
• Low Maintenance: Once established, the October Glory Maple is relatively easy to care for, requiring minimal intervention to maintain its health and beauty, a great advantage for any homeowner seeking a beautiful yet manageable tree.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your October Glory Maple live plant is straightforward, ensuring it thrives and delivers its full potential for beauty and shade. Proper planting and consistent care in its early years will lead to a robust and long-lived tree. This fast growing maple tree benefits from attention to its specific needs regarding sunlight, soil, and watering.

For optimal growth, plant your October Glory Maple in a location that receives full sun to partial shade. Full sun, meaning at least six hours of direct sunlight per day, will encourage the most vibrant fall color. While tolerant of many soils, it prefers slightly acidic and moist, well-draining conditions. Amend heavy clay soils with organic matter to improve drainage, and sandy soils to improve water retention. The ideal USDA hardiness zones for this red maple cultivar are typically 3-9, indicating its resilience across a broad range of climates. Regular watering is crucial, especially during dry spells and in its first few years after planting. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Deep watering encourages the development of a strong root system. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs, following package instructions.

Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Focus on removing any dead, damaged, or crossing branches to maintain a strong structure and good air circulation. Be mindful of potential pests like aphids or scale, and diseases such as powdery mildew, though these are generally not severe problems for established October Glory Maples. Ensuring proper planting depth and avoiding girdling roots are vital for the long-term health of your fall color maple. With these care tips, your tree will flourish and provide decades of enjoyment.

Size & Details

This offering includes one healthy October Glory Maple live plant, carefully cultivated and shipped in a quart container. At maturity, this magnificent fast growing maple tree can reach an impressive height of 40-50 feet with a spread of 25-35 feet, forming a broad, rounded canopy that provides ample shade. Its growth rate is considered very fast, allowing it to quickly become a prominent feature in your landscape. The plant you receive is a young specimen, ready to be planted and begin its journey towards maturity.

The transition from glistening dark green leaves in spring and summer to radiant red in late fall is a defining characteristic of this red maple cultivar. Tiny, yet noticeable, red flowers bloom in spring, followed by showy red fruit. This fall color maple is a deciduous tree, meaning it will shed its leaves in winter. It is known for its robust nature and adaptability, making it a reliable choice for a long-lasting and beautiful addition to your yard. The size of the quart pot ensures the plant has a well-established root system for successful transplanting.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this October Glory Maple live plant get? A: The October Glory Maple live plant is a vigorous grower. At maturity, it typically reaches a height of 40-50 feet with a spread of 25-35 feet, making it an excellent large shade tree for yard.
• Q: What size pot does it come in? A: You will receive one fast growing maple tree in a quart-sized container, which is a suitable size for a young plant ready for transplanting into your garden.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The October Glory Maple is an outdoor deciduous tree, best suited for planting directly in the ground where it has ample space to grow and develop its full majestic size.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: This red maple cultivar thrives in full sun to partial shade. For the most vibrant fall color, a location receiving at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily is recommended.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? Is it good for beginners? A: Yes, once established, the October Glory Maple is relatively low maintenance and quite adaptable, making it a good choice for both experienced gardeners and beginners looking for a reliable fall color maple.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your plant will arrive healthy and well-rooted in its quart container, ready for planting. We take care to ensure plants are packaged securely for transit.
• Q: When is the best time to plant? A: The best time to plant your October Glory Maple is in spring or fall when temperatures are mild. This allows the tree to establish its root system before extreme heat or cold.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: The October Glory Maple live plant is hardy in USDA Zones 3-9, indicating excellent cold tolerance for most parts of the United States. Ensure it is planted in a suitable zone for your region.
• Q: Does this tree attract wildlife? A: Yes, the small red flowers in spring and the subsequent red fruit are known to attract various birds and other local wildlife, adding to the natural appeal of your garden.
• Q: How long until it shows its vibrant fall color? A: While young plants may show some color, the truly radiant red fall foliage that the October Glory Maple live plant is famous for typically becomes more pronounced as the tree matures, usually within a few years of planting.