Location: Lake Edge Chinese Peninsular
This American maple is noted for its striking display of autumn colour, producing vivid red foliage just before leaf fall. Among the most colourful of the maple species, it creates a dramatic seasonal highlight in the landscape prior to winter. It is highly adaptable, thriving in a variety of conditions from dry soils to swamps and boggy ground—hence its alternative name, the swamp maple. A fast-growing tree, it can reach heights of up to 100 feet, though it is relatively short-lived, with a typical lifespan of less than 100 years.
