Red Maple Acer Rubrum Seedlings old_product_id_9835 Why are my persimmons dropping now Why are my persimmons dropping early The two go hand in hand more often than not City planners and landscape architects have favored the red maple over other trees for urban plantings as it has a high tolerance for compaction and pollution‚ which makes it well adapted to urban and suburban locations․ The dark red leaves provide an attractive contrast with grass‚ blue sky‚ and the green foliage of companion plants․ Furthermore‚ the tree's summer shade cools the area‚ which serves as an improvement for pedestrians and an urban wildlife habitat․ As urban areas continue to expand‚ studies have found that the red maple is a desirable addition to urban planning for its potential to beautify public space and provide ecosystem services․ 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․