The Red Maple is one of the most common and widespread trees in North America, providing red color in nearly every season — red flowers in late winter, red fruit in spring, and brilliant red fall foliage.
Best time to see a Red Maple
The best time to see a Red Maple is March–August, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 71,002 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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