Red Maple Acer Rubrum Seedlings old_product_id_9835 The two go hand in Clearance Plants The two go hand in hand more often than not Cultural Significance has played a Big Role in The Dogwood Tree's Role in America 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․ Acer rubrum prefers moist acidic soils and is normally found growing along river banks‚ swamps‚ and floodplains