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White Oak vs Red Sunset Maple

Quercus alba

Acer rubrum Sunset

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White Oak
Red Sunset Maple

White Oak is large, long-lived tree with an irregular trunk divided into spreading, often horizontal, stout branches. A highly adaptable tree, White Oak features green acorns and beautiful green leaves that turn red-purple in the fall.

With a huge growth in bourbon and scotch over the past few decades there is an emerging shortage of white oak that is the primary tree used for cask barrels and aging.

Note: Most Oak species can be considered toxic for many animals.

Red Sunset Maple is named for its stunning orange and red leaves in the fall. It is a fast growing cultivar of the Red Maple that is native to Eastern North America. The winter stems and spring flowers are also tinged with red color, making this tree attractive year round.

The Red Sunset Maple is salt sensitive and prefers moist soil with slightly acidic conditions.

White Oak Quick Facts

Red Sunset Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 4a
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: dark red
Fall colour: red/orange
Flowers: small red clusters
Nuts: acorns
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none