October Glory Red Maple
For sale in Lawrenceville, GA
- Fast (2-3 ft/year)
- Full Sun to Part Shade
- Cold hardy to USDA Zone 8a
- Deer resistant
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About October Glory Red Maple
October Glory Red Maple (Acer rubrum 'October Glory') is a Red Maple cultivar selected for one of the latest and most reliably brilliant fall color displays among shade trees, holding its leaves late into October in Georgia while turning a consistent, vivid scarlet-red, later and more dependable than many seedling-grown red maples that color unevenly or drop early. As a Red Maple, it is native to the Eastern United States including Georgia's Piedmont region, so it is naturally well adapted to our clay soils and tolerates both moist and moderately dry sites, though it prefers more consistent moisture than a true drought-tolerant native. It grows fast, 2-3 feet per year, reaching a substantial 40-50 feet tall and 30-40 feet wide, making it a genuine shade tree suited to larger yards rather than tight urban lots. Its dense, oval canopy provides significant summer shade for a home's south or west side, reducing cooling costs, and its strong branch structure holds up well to Georgia's summer thunderstorms compared to weaker-wooded fast-growing trees.
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Plant Specifications
| Mature Height | 40-50 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 30-40 ft |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Water Needs | Moderate — drought tolerant once established |
| Bloom Season | N/A (grown for fall foliage color) |
| Growth Rate | Fast (2-3 ft/year) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8a |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Pet Safe | Yes |
| Native to Georgia | Yes |
Planting Instructions & Regional Tips
Plant October Glory Red Maple in full sun to part shade with enough room for its eventual 40-50 foot height and 30-40 foot spread; keep it well away from foundations, driveways, and underground utility lines. It tolerates Georgia clay reasonably well but appreciates consistent moisture, especially the first few years. Stake young trees only if needed for the first year and remove stakes promptly to encourage strong trunk taper.
Fast Facts
- Native Red Maple cultivar with reliable brilliant scarlet fall color
- Mature size: 40-50 ft tall, 30-40 ft wide — needs a large yard
- Fast growth: 2-3 ft per year
- Fall color holds later into October than many red maples
- Deer resistant, strong branch structure
- Provides significant summer shade once mature
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October Glory Red Maple FAQs
How big does October Glory Red Maple get?
October Glory Red Maple grows into a large shade tree, reaching 40-50 feet tall and 30-40 feet wide at maturity. Because of this substantial size, it needs to be planted well away from the house foundation, driveways, and overhead or underground utility lines.
Is October Glory Red Maple native to Georgia?
Yes, October Glory is a cultivar of Red Maple (Acer rubrum), a species native throughout Georgia's Piedmont and broader Eastern United States. This native heritage means it is well adapted to local clay soils and climate while offering superior, later-holding fall color compared to unselected seedling red maples.