October Glory Maple

Name: October Glory Maple Tree
Brand: Grasshopper Gardens
SKU: OGM-001
Price: 149.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (42 reviews)

Brilliant Fall Color
Classic Shade Tree
Late Autumn Display

Our Guarantee Customer Reviews

#15 Container

$223.00

4 in stock

3-4″ Caliper

$686.00

20 in stock

Size

Clear

Add installation for only _ per item!

Starting at $223.00

The Grasshopper Guarantee

We guarantee that your plants and trees will arrive happy and healthy. If you’re not satisfied after receiving your trees and plants, we’ll replace them at no cost to you. Trees and plants are living organisms and require care, maintenance, and protection to survive, root in, and establish properly. Trees that do not survive despite receiving the proper care, maintenance, and protection within the first year will be considered for a one-time replacement. If you purchased plants outside of your growing zone recommendation, or have not properly cared for your new plants as described in your welcome letter, your purchase won’t be covered by our Grasshopper guarantee.
FREE Local Delivery

Grasshopper Gardens offers free home delivery to customers in our local service areas. Experience the convenience of having your plants delivered straight to your home, free of charge, saving you time and effort.

Our local delivery area reaches as far north as Schroon Lake, south to Voorheesville, Glenmont, and East Greenbush areas, parts of Fulton and Montgomery counties, much of Washington County, and all areas in between. If you have questions on local delivery, give us a call at

518-793-9623.
In Stock
518-793-9623

October Glory Maple

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

October Glory Maple

October Glory Maple is a classic red maple shade tree prized for glossy green foliage, a rounded oval canopy, and brilliant red to red-orange fall color that arrives later in the season for extended autumn impact.

Why choose October Glory Maple?

Choose October Glory Maple for dependable shade, structure, and seasonal color in spacious lawns, streetscapes, and large landscape beds. This red maple cultivar is valued for its attractive upright-rounded form, strong summer presence, and intense autumn foliage. Its early red spring flowers add subtle interest before leaf-out, while the dense canopy creates a beautiful focal point through the growing season.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Acer rubrum ‘October Glory’
Common Name: October Glory Maple
Plant Type: Deciduous tree
Growth Habit: Upright, oval to rounded shade tree

October Glory Maple Additional Information

October Glory Maple is a deciduous red maple cultivar known for glossy medium-green leaves through spring and summer, followed by a dramatic autumn show in shades of scarlet, crimson, and red-orange. Its fall color often develops later than many other red maples, helping extend the seasonal display in the landscape. Small red flowers appear in early spring before the foliage, followed by winged seeds on mature trees.

This tree works beautifully as a specimen shade tree, lawn tree, park tree, or broad streetscape planting where there is room for its mature canopy and root system. It prefers moist, slightly acidic soil but is adaptable to many average garden conditions once established. Prune only as needed to maintain structure, remove crossing branches, or raise the canopy, ideally during the dormant season or after leaves have fully expanded.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant October Glory Maple in full sun to partial shade with enough space for its broad mature canopy. Set the root flare at or slightly above soil level, backfill with native soil, and water thoroughly after planting.

2. Watering: Keep soil consistently moist during the first growing seasons while roots establish. Once established, this maple performs well in average moisture conditions and appreciates supplemental watering during extended dry periods.

3. Mulching: Apply a broad layer of mulch around the root zone to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperature. Keep mulch pulled back from the trunk to protect the bark and root flare.

4. Pruning: Prune young trees to encourage a strong central leader and well-spaced branches. Remove damaged, crossing, or poorly angled limbs as needed, using clean cuts and avoiding heavy unnecessary pruning.

Related Resources

FAQs

How large does October Glory Maple get?
October Glory Maple typically matures into a medium to large shade tree, often reaching about 40 to 50 feet tall with a spread of roughly 25 to 35 feet in suitable landscape conditions.
When does October Glory Maple show fall color?
October Glory Maple is known for a later autumn color display, often turning vivid red to red-orange after many other red maples have begun coloring.
Does October Glory Maple need pruning?
Young trees benefit from light structural pruning to encourage a strong central leader and well-spaced branches. Mature trees usually need only occasional pruning to remove damaged or crossing limbs.
Where should I plant October Glory Maple?
Plant it where it has room to grow, such as an open lawn, large front yard, parkway, or spacious landscape bed. Avoid placing it too close to foundations, sidewalks, or tight planting areas.

Shipping Details

Estimated Shipping Time: Most orders ship immediately. As noted on the website, some items are seasonal, and may only ship in spring or fall. Once your order is shipped, you’ll receive an email with a tracking number.

Amount of Order	Shipping Charge
Local Delivery	FREE SHIPPING
Non-Local Delivery	Varies based on UPS shipping

Tall Growth
Full Sun
Seasonal

Mature Height	Medium: Up to 30 ft
Mature Spread	20+ ft
Botanical Name	Acer rubrum 'October Glory'
Bloom Time	Mid spring, Early Spring
Growth Rate	Fast
Deer Resistant	Usually
Family	Sapindaceae
Flower Color	Non Flowering
Hardiness Zones	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Needs	Full Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	#15 Container, 3-4″ Caliper

Map of the United States with most states shaded green and boundary lines visible.

Growing Zones 4-9 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -30)

Compare Similar Products

Name	Red Sunset Maple	Honeycrisp Apple	Snowbird Hawthorn	Cortland Apple	Hot Wings Tatarian Maple	Freedom Apple
Rating
Mature Height	Medium: Up to 30 ft	Medium: Up to 30 ft	Medium: Up to 30 ft	Medium: Up to 30 ft	Medium: Up to 30 ft	Medium: Up to 30 ft
Mature Spread	20+ ft	10-20 ft	10-20 ft	10-20 ft	10-20 ft	10-20 ft
Growth Rate	Moderate, Slow	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate	Fast	Moderate
Bloom Time	Mid spring, Early Spring	Mid spring	Mid spring	Mid spring	Mid spring, Early Spring	Mid spring
Deer Resistant	Usually	No	Usually	No	Usually	No
Family	Sapindaceae	Malus	Rosaceae	Malus	Sapindaceae	Rosaceae
Flower Color	Non Flowering	White	White	White	Non Flowering	White
Hardiness Zones	4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	3, 4, 5, 6, 7	4, 5, 6, 7	10, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9	4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Light Needs	Full Sun	Full Sun	Full Sun	Full Sun	Full Sun, Partial Sun	Full Sun
Maintenance	Low	Low	Low	Low	Medium	Low