red maple
noun
: a common tree (Acer rubrum) of eastern and central North America that grows chiefly in moist soils, has reddish twigs and flowers, and yields a lighter and softer wood than the sugar maple
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This year's design features graphics for the three host countries: a blue star for the U.S., a red maple leaf for Canada and a green eagle for Mexico.
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 15 May 2026
My red maple tree is opening its buds and starting growth.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
There’s no guarantee, but some plants are less likely to be damaged by Japanese beetles, such as red maple, boxwood, flowering dogwood, holly, magnolia, some types of oaks and most evergreens.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Although red maples may still be affected, the chance is low, and incorporating cultural controls, such as leaf raking, can help reduce the risk of infection.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 12 Feb. 2026
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 15 May 2026
My red maple tree is opening its buds and starting growth.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
There’s no guarantee, but some plants are less likely to be damaged by Japanese beetles, such as red maple, boxwood, flowering dogwood, holly, magnolia, some types of oaks and most evergreens.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Although red maples may still be affected, the chance is low, and incorporating cultural controls, such as leaf raking, can help reduce the risk of infection.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 12 Feb. 2026
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“Red maple.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20maple. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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