Drummond Red Maple
Acer rubrum var. drummondii
Last reviewed: September 2026
Toxicity unknown
Drummond Red Maple (Acer rubrum var. drummondii) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Drummond Red Maple is listed as toxic to grazing livestock (cattle, sheep, and goats) at a slight level by the USDA PLANTS Database (opens in new tab). This is a livestock indicator and is separate from pet toxicity.
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
600"–1080" H × 360"–720" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May
Native to
AL, AR, FL, GA and 9 more states
Pollinators
butterflies, bees, moths
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Drummond Red Maple is a native Texas deciduous tree that provides excellent fall color with brilliant red to orange foliage. This medium to large-sized tree offers spring flowers followed by attractive winged seeds and adapts well to various soil conditions.
In an HOA neighborhood
Drummond Red Maple takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Tree size exceeds typical HOA-friendly range
Wildlife value
Spring blooms attract bees, butterflies, and moths for early season nectar. The tree also provides nesting sites for birds and its seeds feed wildlife.
Common questions
- How much sun does Drummond Red Maple need?
- Drummond Red Maple grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Drummond Red Maple bloom?
- Drummond Red Maple blooms in March, April, and May.
- Where is Drummond Red Maple native?
- Drummond Red Maple (Acer rubrum var. drummondii) is native to AL, AR, FL, GA and 9 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Drummond Red Maple toxic to livestock?
- Drummond Red Maple is listed as toxic to grazing livestock such as cattle, sheep, and goats (slight severity) by the USDA PLANTS Database. This is separate from pet (dog and cat) toxicity.
- What pollinators does Drummond Red Maple attract?
- Drummond Red Maple draws butterflies, bees, and moths.
- Is Drummond Red Maple HOA-friendly?
- Drummond Red Maple takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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