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.

Drummond Red Maple

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Acer rubrum var. drummondii

Last reviewed: October 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 such as 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.

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