American Elm vs Red Sunset Maple - TreeTime.ca

American Elm vs Red Sunset Maple

Ulmus americana

Acer rubrum Sunset

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American Elm
Red Sunset Maple

American Elm is fast growing, tall tree with a recognizable and pleasing shape.

It's well suited for urban environments because of its non-invasive roots and ability to grow on harsh sites (quite salt tolerant). American Elm develops a wide, dense canopy that provides shade for many city streets around North America.

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.

American Elm Quick Facts

Red Sunset Maple Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: very long
Life span: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none


Fall colour: bright yellow
Fall colour: red/orange
Flowers: small red clusters
Seeds: samara
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PE
Other Names: water elm, whilte elm