The Red Maple (Acer rubrum) grows throughout eastern and central North America, with bright red leaves in the fall and a remarkable ability to adapt to a wide range of soil conditions, from wetlands to dry forests.

By 2050 the Red Maple Tree at Rye Country day school will …

• Absorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) that a car would produce after driving  3,461 miles

• Remove 23 pounds of pollutants such as ozone (O3) and carbon monoxide (CO) through leaves

• Intercept 10,000 gallons of rainfall and help avoid 1,671 gallons of stormwater runoff