Beauty, adaptability, and function are three words that can be used to describe the red maple. Red maple occurs all over the eastern half of the US- from Florida to all the way up into Canada. Several sources claim it’s the most common tree in North America, and for good reason. It can survive and thrive in a host of differing climactic conditions, from cold to hot, wet to dry, in a wide range of soil types, and look really good doing it.
Its medium to fast growth rate, combined with good looks and a reputation for having the most beautiful fall color, make red maples a top pick for inclusion as a staple shade tree in yards across America. While it doesn’t drop mast in the form of fruits or nuts like many of our offerings do, it does have attributes that are appreciated by pollinators, wildlife, and humans alike. Red Maples are dioecious, much like persimmon, meaning some trees have only male flowers while the remainder are females that produce seeds. Those seeds are called “samaras” and are what we referred to as “helicopters” when we were kids. The samaras are eaten by birds such as turkeys and waterfowl, and squirrels. Most folks don’t know this, but maple samaras are also edible by human standards, and can be added to stir fry type dishes, or prepared similarly to pumpkin seeds, and in other ways. The male trees are one of the first trees to flower in the late winter/early spring, and provide a critical source of nectar and pollen for honey bees very early in the season. Oh yes, stump sprouts, seedlings, twigs, and buds are a good source of browse for whitetail deer and other vegetation eating critters.
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Live plants and seedlings: Orders without a specific ship date selected at check out are shipped via UPS the first shipping day following the day the order is received. In order to ensure our live plants and seedlings are delivered in the best shape we do not ship on Friday Saturday or Sunday. You may select a shipping date up to six weeks from purchase date at check out.
Tree Protection and Supplies: Items are shipped via UPS the first shipping day following the day the order is received. We do not ship tree protection items and supplies on Saturday or Sunday.
Native Seed and Forb Blends : Native Seed and Forb blends are custom blended and shipped via UPS from Kentucky please allow three days from the day the order is received until shipment. We do not ship Native Seeds and Forb Blends on Saturday or Sunday.
No Refund Policy:
Mossy Oak Nativ Nurseries (Nativ Nurseries) guarantees that our product will arrive in good condition, alive, and true to its name as labeled. We take care in packaging our products. If your order is incorrect or does not arrive in good condition, contact our customer service desk within five (5) business days from your receipt of the product to report any mistake in your order or damage to the product. No refunds will be given however but, we will fix our mistake or rectify any damage by replacing the product at our expense. Nativ Nurseries makes no warranty, expressed or implied for any certain rate of growth or productivity for any of our plant products. Nativ Nurseries will not be responsible for crop failure, damage to products after the customer has received an order, or injuries due to non-recommended zone planting, frost damage, or any man made or natural cause beyond our control. Nativ Nurseries will consider replacing an order if a claim is made in writing or e-mail within five (5) business days from your receipt of the product explaining in detail what problems have occurred. However, Nativ Nurseries reserves the right to refuse replacement at any time.
