Red Maple Acer Rubrum Seedlings old_product_id_9835 earthy scent you will enjoy old_product_id_8918 earthy scent you will enjoy without ornamental flowers The two go hand in hand more often than not Red maple is also used extensively as an urban and suburban shade tree The tree is also often found growing in hardwood forests‚ alongside other species of trees‚ such as oaks and pines․ While they prefer full sunlight they can be found in partially cleared areas‚ giving red maples the description of being found in many different habitat types․ Red maples can grow to a height of 40 60 feet (12 18 m) and a width of 25 30 feet (8 9 m)‚ which makes them adaptable in many landscapes․ They are adaptable to urban and more natural habitats‚ resulting in their wide distribution across much of the eastern United States and Canada․