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Drummond's maple
Scientific Name: Acer rubrum var. drummondii
Family: Aceraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Drummond Red Maple (Acer rubrum var. drummondii)
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that this tree produces fruit. While not explicitly stated, it's generally wise to monitor pets around trees producing fruit, as ingestion can sometimes lead to gastrointestinal upset.
Considerations for Children
- The text indicates that the tree produces seeds. Seeds might pose a choking hazard for young children.
Common Names
- Drummond Red Maple
- Red Maple
- Swamp Maple
- Water Maple
- Scarlet Maple
- Carolina Red Maple
- Trident Red Maple
- Soft Maple
- Drummond's Maple
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Acer rubrum var. drummondii
- Family: Aceraceae (Maple Family)
- Synonyms: Acer rubrum L. var. drummondii (Hook. & Arn. ex Nutt.) Sarg.
- The variety name "drummondii" is named for Thomas Drummond.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Texas and other states.
- Common in the Coastal Plain.
- Uncommon to rare in the Piedmont of North Carolina (e.g., Durham Co., NC).
- Found in wet habitats, along highways, in swampy forests, and along the Mississippi River (and other rivers).
- Will grow in wet or dry soils.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Deciduous tree.
- Fast growth rate.
- Reaches a height of 60-90 feet and a spread of 30-40 feet.
- Flowers from March to April, and seeds ripen from May.
- Exhibits bright crimsons and scarlets in any season. Features small red flowers in spring.
Ecological Role
- Acer rubrum is a native species that has become one of the most popular trees chosen for yards.