Synonym

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Meaning of Scientific Name

Acer: sharp, in reference to the hardness of maple wood which was used for spears by Roman soldiers; rubrum: red colored

Native Plant

Yes

Life Form

Perennial Tree, Deciduous, Broad-leaf

Flowering Period

Spring

Physiographic Province

  ☑ Piedmont  ☑ Coastal Plain

Habitat

Stream banks, floodplains, poorly drained soils

State Status

Common (S5, demonstrably secure)

Piedmont Status

Common (S5, demonstrably secure)

Coastal Plain Status

Common (S5, demonstrably secure)

Global Status

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Federal Status

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Invasive

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Invasive Watchlist

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Additional Info

Found throughout eastern North America: leaves up to 5 lobed or more.