The October Glory Maple is one of the most popular cultivars of Red Maple due to its densely oval to rounded canopy, heat tolerance and dependable fall color. The October Glory Maple produces small red flowers and samaras (helicopter seeds) in the spring before the buds appear. When the star shaped leaves emerge on an October Glory Maple they are tinged with red and then develop into a medium green color. In the fall October Glory Maples produce a deep orange to red fall color that persists well into November. Throughout the growing season October Glory Maples maintain a very dense canopy despite their vigorous growth rates due to the short spacing between the branch points. October Glory Maple trees are adaptable to dry or wet soil conditions and are better adapted to the warmer Texas climate than most other Red Maple cultivar. The October Glory Maple also has winter interest because the new branch growth retains a red color after the leaves drop.