October Glory® Maple Tree

At palanting these trees are small and will require staking if you are planting in a windy area.

Currently this variety is out of stock so I do not know what sizes will be available in spring. I recommend signing up for the product notification, once it becomes available you will be notified by email and at that time sizes available will be listed as well.

Like most maple trees, October Glory Maples do have “helicopter seeds” that fall each autumn.

We appreciate you reaching out to us. Because weather and soil conditions vary so much from year to year and even within your zone, it's best to think of your planting time as a range of favorable conditions instead of an exact time.

You can plant new plants and trees:
1) when the ground is not frozen.
2) when daytime temperatures are above freezing (32ºF) and below 90ºF.
3) when extreme weather (blizzard, hail, torrential rain, etc.) is not in the forecast. Be sure to keep plants watered if you're transplanting in warm and/or dry weather.

If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!

Not sure what you mean by "blooming". If you are concerned about when that spindly twig will leaf out and create a nice canopy, mine is in it's second year and is taking a nice shape and size even though I don't have the best soil here, SE Nebraska.

They like Partial shade to full sun.

I don’t believe they do. Mine has had any. This is the third year I’ve had mine. They’re very pretty trees

All maples (except Norway M ) produce sap. Sugar Maples are more traditionally used for maple sugaring. This October Glory is a variety of Red maple and would probably be better for your Zone.

Protecting your October Glory Maple Tree from deer is important—especially in its early years when it's most vulnerable. Deer love tender bark and new growth, and they can do serious damage by browsing or rubbing their antlers. Here are a few effective ways to keep them away:

1. Use a Tree Guard or Trunk Wrap
Plastic tree guards or spiral wraps help prevent deer from rubbing their antlers against the bark.

Install from the base up to at least 4–5 feet high.

Leave it on through fall and winter, but be sure to remove or adjust it in spring to avoid girdling as the tree grows.

2. Install a Physical Barrier
Deer fencing: Set up a fence around the tree about 6–8 feet tall (they can jump high!).

Cage the tree: Use welded wire or mesh fencing in a cylinder around the tree (at least 4 feet in diameter) and secure with stakes.

Leave space between the tree and fence to allow growth.

3. Apply Deer Repellents
Use a commercial deer repellent spray (like Liquid Fence, Plantskydd, or Bobbex) on the leaves and around the base.

Reapply every few weeks, especially after rain.

These repellents use scents or tastes deer dislike (usually garlic, egg solids, or hot pepper).
4. Try Motion-Activated Deterrents
Devices like motion-activated sprinklers or lights can startle and deter deer from coming near your tree.

It is shipped with wet paper around the roots.