Dicotyledon
Order: Sapinales
Family: Sapindaceae
Acer rubrum L., Red Maple
Synonymy: Acer rubrum L. var. drummondii (H & A) Sarg.; Acer rubrum L. v. trilobum K. Koch
Origin: Native, eastern North America
Habit: Deciduous tree
Range: Statewide; VR, HL P, CP-N and S
Frequency: Common
Rank/Status: G5, S4/5; none
Wetland Status: FAC; FACW (PL)
Flowering & Reproduction: Late March – Early Aril, two seeded sumara mature May to Jume
Comments: A common native tree with wide distribution. Varieties described based on leaf form and vestige. The trilobe variety is most prevalent on the Coastal Plain, and Drummond’s variety is found on the northern edge of the State.
Reference Specimens: To be added
