OCTOBER GLORY MAPLE

Plant Name: October Glory Maple
Scientific Name: Acer rubrum ‘October Glory’ — October Glory Red Maple
Mature Height: 40–50 ft
Mature Spread: 30–40 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast (1–2 ft/year)
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate to high; 5–10 gal per watering while establishing, 2–3 times/week during hot, dry weather; 15–25 gal per watering once established during extended dry periods
Foliage: Glossy, dark green, three- to five-lobed leaves; deciduous
Fall Color: Brilliant scarlet to crimson red, often lasting later into autumn than many red maples
Flower Color: Small, inconspicuous red flowers
Bloom Time: Late winter to early spring
Fruit: Paired winged samaras, reddish-brown when mature
Hardiness Zones: 4–9 (−30°F to 30°F)
Features: Rounded crown; excellent shade tree; glossy foliage; vivid red fall color; attractive branching structure
Additional Facts: October Glory is a cultivar of Red Maple selected for its reliable late-season red fall color. It prefers moist, slightly acidic soil and may struggle in the alkaline soils and dry summer conditions common around Prescott without careful irrigation and soil management.