This large tree is native to eastern North America and is sought after for its spectacular fall colors. The red maple has an oval-shaped, dense canopy, grows quickly, and provides excellent shade. This tree is generally a heavy water user and does best in moist areas with consistent watering. Equine safety note: the leaves and seeds of this Growing Freeman maple trees is not difficult if you live in a region with a cool or cold winter. The tree thrives in USDA plant hardiness zones 3 through 7. Before you decide to start growing Freeman maple trees, you need to know that this hybrid can rise to a height of between 45 and 70 feet (14-21 m.). It does not require extensive Freeman The new Maple is about 12 -14 feet high and the first branches start about 6 feet from the ground, and the branches are about 30 inches out from the trunk at their widest point. My plan is to keep the tree "small" (not more than 15 -16 feet in height) by yearly pruning. The issue is that the home owners association says that the root system My Crimson King Maple has leaves that have black spots on it. It has been dropping these leaves for about two weeks. The tree is about twenty five years old. This is the first year that this has happened. The tree was very healthy and is about forty feet high with a good solid trunk and has a good amount of leaves already. Do not apply liquid fertilizer, as it can burn the roots. Spread the fertilizer evenly around the tree, starting at least 1 foot away from the trunk and beyond the tree's drip line. As a rule of thumb, for every 5 feet in height, spread the fertilizer 1 foot beyond the drip line. Mulch Cover. The following are the most common maple trees native to the Chicago area: Red Maple: The red maple ( Acer rubrum) is very common in parks and wooded areas as well as residential and commercial properties. It is named for the reddish color of its seeds, twigs, and flowers as well as the fall colors of its leaves. A synonymized checklist of the plants found growing in Rhode Island. Rhode Island Wild Plant Society. Rhode Island. Distribution. ACPL. Glenn, S.D. (ed.). 2013. New York Metropolitan Flora database. New York Metropolitan Flora Project, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, New York. Connecticut, New Jersey, New York. They need full sun for proper growth. Norway Maple has a fast growth rate and can grow about 12 to 18” per year. The plant acquires a maximum height between 50-60’ and has a decent spread between 40 to 50’. Norway Maple is adaptable and tolerable to different soils, like light sand and clay soil. Crimson King has the same general form as the species, but is very slow growing but can be expected to attain the same size of the normal Norway maple in 35 to 40 years. It has five-lobed, sharp-pointed, long-petioled leaves that are 5 inches long and wide. The deep maroon color of the leaves persists throughout the growing season. The crimson king Norway maple is propagated through seed collection in late summer and fall. The seeds must be planted after collection and sowed outdoors in fall because they require a wintering period to germinate. Collect the maple seeds by gently removing them from the tree branches. Place the seeds in a paper bag or envelope and label the YognuE.