October Glory® Maple Tree

October Glory® Maple earns its name — when most trees have already peaked and dropped, this remarkable cultivar is still holding its brilliant orange and red canopy well into late fall. Its fall color display lasts several weeks longer than most maple varieties, and it delivers vivid color even in warmer climates where other red maples often struggle to turn. Fast-growing, dense, and reliable across Zones 4–9, it’s one of the finest and most extended fall color trees available for the home landscape.

The Longest-Lasting Fall Color Display of Any Maple

What sets October Glory® apart from other red maple cultivars is timing and duration. The fall color arrives later and lingers longer — often weeks after comparable maples have gone bare — and the radiant orange and red display is among the most vivid and saturated available. The glistening dark green summer foliage makes a handsome landscape tree through the growing season, so the tree delivers value long before the fall show begins.

Fall Color Even in Warmer Climates

Many red maple varieties require significant autumn cold to develop good fall color — October Glory® delivers even in warmer climates where reliable fall chill can’t be counted on. That quality extends its appeal through the full Zone 4–9 range in a meaningful way, making it one of the few maples that performs as a reliable fall color tree in the South and warmer regions.

Fast-Growing, Dense, and Rounded

October Glory® develops a naturally dense, rounded crown that fills the landscape beautifully without needing extensive shaping. The fast growth rate means meaningful canopy coverage and shade in a reasonable timeframe, making it a practical choice for new landscapes and properties where establishing presence quickly matters.

Why Growers Choose October Glory® Maple

• Longest-lasting fall color — brilliant orange and red held weeks longer than most maples
• Colors even in warm climates — reliable fall display across the full Zone 4–9 range
• Fast-growing with dense rounded crown — substantial landscape presence in less time
• Glistening dark green summer foliage — attractive all season before fall peak
• Wide adaptability — tolerates many soil types across Zones 4–9