Drummond Red Maple
Acer rubrum var. drummondii
Last reviewed: June 2026
Drummond Red Maple (Acer rubrum var. drummondii) is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs or cats (aspca.org (opens in new tab), last reviewed 2026-05-21). 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 10 more states
Pollinators
butterflies, bees, moths
Browse plants for this ecoregion
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 10 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Drummond Red Maple toxic to dogs?
- Drummond Red Maple is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs (aspca.org).
- Is Drummond Red Maple toxic to cats?
- Drummond Red Maple is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for cats (aspca.org).
- 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 the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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