I've posted about my neighbor's Shantung and how quickly it grew, etc. Now, I don't think its a Shantung.

It is a fast grower, healthy (no limb damage during storms, etc.), and has brilliant red fall colors.

We're in the clay in Plano close to a limestone creek. (the neighbor has been completely organic for the past 10 years).

Looks more like a red maple of some kind. Have you seen what it looks like in the spring?

It has some red flowers/seed in the Spring, so I'm thinking its a Drummond. I didn't realize they would grow as fast in our clay, but this one has.

Thanks again.

Neighbor says its doubled in size since it was planted 6 years ago. Great looking tree in the Fall.

Anyone else have any luck with Drummond Red Maples in clay?

That's definitely Drummond. The red color in the spring is the proof. That tree is very adaptable to a wide range of soils and can tolerate some wet soil.

It is a drummond red maple. If the neighbors don't mind, why not take a photo of it when the fall foliage is good.


I have seen other trees that are performing very well in west of fort worth that not supposed too, especially water oaks. I think it is because of rich deep soil in those specific areas.

Tree Dude