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)

Spectacular fall display: Deep red foliage extends later into autumn than most maples
Fast growth: Quickly establishes as a shade tree for residential or commercial spaces
Adaptable: Performs well in a variety of soil conditions, including clay and wet soils
Consistent form: Uniform, rounded canopy makes it ideal for planned landscapes
Urban tolerant: Handles pollution and compacted soils better than many trees

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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

A fast-growing maple known for its exceptional fall color, October Glory Maple delivers vibrant red foliage later into the season than most varieties. It’s a reliable, adaptable shade tree that provides year-round landscape appeal.

General Information:

Botanical Name: Acer rubrum ‘October Glory’
Plant Type: Deciduous tree
Mature Height: 40–50 feet
Mature Spread: 25–35 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9
Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Geographic Guidance:

Thrives across much of the Northeast, Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and parts of the Southeast, performing especially well in regions with distinct seasonal changes.

Why Choose This Plant?

Enhance your landscape with long-lasting, brilliant fall color and dependable growth.

Spectacular fall display: Deep red foliage extends later into autumn than most maples
Fast growth: Quickly establishes as a shade tree for residential or commercial spaces
Adaptable: Performs well in a variety of soil conditions, including clay and wet soils
Consistent form: Uniform, rounded canopy makes it ideal for planned landscapes
Urban tolerant: Handles pollution and compacted soils better than many trees

Complete Care & Growing Guide

Light Requirements
Prefers full sun for the best fall color but tolerates partial shade.

Soil
Adaptable to a wide range of soils, including moist, slightly acidic, and even somewhat poorly drained sites.

Watering
Requires regular watering during establishment. Once mature, it tolerates periodic wet conditions but benefits from consistent moisture during dry spells.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: This is a large landscape tree and as such, requires a bit of planning before planting. First, measure the area where you would like to plant your hedge or row. You will need the length of the area of planting to estimate the number of trees you need.

When planting, dig a hole for each tree that is three times as wide as the root ball but just as deep. Place the tree, fill in around the tree with the same soil you took out when initially digging the hole. Finally, tamp down as you fill to cut back on any air pockets from forming, water the tree, then mulch to conserve moisture.

2. Watering: For the first two weeks, water your new tree every other day by holding a hose around it and counting to 20. If you don’t have a hose, 2 large watering cans full of water will do (smaller trees may only need a light soaking so a single can may suffice).

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FAQs

Why is it called October Glory?

Because it retains its vibrant red color later into the fall season, often into October or beyond.
Is it messy?

Like all maples, it drops leaves in fall, but it is not considered unusually messy compared to similar shade trees.
Can it tolerate wet areas?

Yes, it handles moist and even somewhat poorly drained soils better than many other maples.

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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

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