May 3, 2023 · The October Glory maple tree is a cultivar of the red maple, native to North America, and it is grown mainly for its beautiful reddish-orange to red fall foliage. But its dense, rounded canopy and shiny, green leaves in spring and summer make it an attractive specimen plant for three seasons of the year.

Jul 15, 2024 · October Glory maples have maple leaves with palmate-serrated lobes. The leaf blades are 2 to 4 inches long. The tree’s fruit consists of 1- to 3-inch reddish-brown samaras, small pods with papery thin wings.

Feb 5, 2025 · If you are looking for a tree that provides stunning fall foliage, the October Glory Maple Tree is a popular choice. With its vibrant red and orange leaves, it can add a beautiful touch to any landscape.

Its most distinguishing characteristic, its scarlet red autumn foliage, begins in early October, as the name suggests. The spectacular scarlet coloration persists for weeks, often after many neighboring species have already shed their leaves.

Feb 9, 2025 · If your October Glory maple is subjected to excessive watering, it risks dying from root rot. This is often indicated by yellowing leaves that begin to drop off. The best and immediate action is to eliminate the source of overwatering.

Mar 27, 2023 · For an ornamental, fast-growing tree with great fall color, it’s hard to beat the ‘October Glory’ cultivar of red maple. Although it does best in temperate climates, it can grow in the warm south with extra water and will provide spring …

Oct 5, 2021 · The October Glory Maple Tree’s striking orange and red leaves start to show in early October and will last for several weeks. The fantastic foliage is likely to outlast other non-evergreen trees by a noticeable length of time.

Apr 9, 2024 · As the name suggests, the ‘October Glory’ variety is particularly noted for its vibrant red leaves. These emerge later in the fall, providing a prolonged and breathtaking display of color. This occurs when many other trees have already shed their leaves.

Leaves (to 2-5" long) have 3 principal triangular lobes (sometimes 5 lobes with the two lower lobes being largely suppressed). Lobes have toothed margins and pointed tips. Leaves are medium to dark green above and gray green below.

Jun 28, 2023 · The October Glory Maple is a medium-sized tree that can grow up to 40-50 feet tall and 30-40 feet wide. It has a dense, rounded canopy with a straight trunk and smooth gray bark. The leaves of this tree are medium-sized, with a simple, …