Acer rubrum 'Bowhall'

Bowhall Red Maple

Acer rubrum ‘Bowhall’ is a narrow, columnar red maple selected for its strong central leader, tight branching, and excellent performance in confined spaces. It offers the toughness and adaptability of red maple with a space-efficient, upright form.

Spring brings small red flowers, followed by medium green foliage that creates a dense vertical canopy through summer. In fall, ‘Bowhall’ develops bright orange-red to scarlet color, often coloring evenly from top to bottom. Its narrow habit helps minimize conflicts with sidewalks, buildings, and overhead lines.

‘Bowhall’ grows best in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to a wide range of soils, including moist or slightly compacted sites. It tolerates urban conditions better than many large shade trees.

Size



Width: 10–15 ft



Height: 45–60 ft



Hardiness



USDA Zones: 4–9



Best Uses


Street and boulevard tree



Narrow lawns, medians, and parkways



Urban and commercial landscapes



Vertical accent where space is limited



Elm alternative with strong fall color

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Shade Tree

Height

45-60'

Width

10-15'

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Orange Red

Attracts

Bees

Soil

Moist well-drained, Normal

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Provide Shade

Shape

Pyramidal

Bark

Fissured

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No

10-year height

10'

10-year width

15'