Large Leaf Linden vs Red Sunset Maple - TreeTime.ca

Large Leaf Linden vs Red Sunset Maple

Tilia platyphyllos

Acer rubrum Sunset

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Large Leaf Linden
Red Sunset Maple

Large Leaf Linden is a tall, deciduous tree native to Europe. Large Leaf Linden features oblong leaves that turn from yellow-green to brilliant yellow in the fall. Large Leaf Linden is ideal as a shade or ornamental tree in a larger yard.

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.

Large Leaf Linden Quick Facts

Red Sunset Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 15 m (49 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: red/orange
Flowers: yellow-white
Flowers: small red clusters
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none




Other Names: broadleaf lime, large-leaved lime