Text Box: Young red maples occur frequently in natural areas around Raleigh. Young trees have smooth grey bark. Leaf and bud arrangement is opposite. Occurs in wet or moist soils as well as upland areas. Text Box: Acer rubrum L.; Red Maple Text Box: N C STATE UNIVERSITY

Mature red maple with rough bark.

A large tree with rough bark .

Young red maple with smooth bark.

A deciduous branch with opposite  bud arrangement. Buds have a reddish pink color.