Tatarian Maple vs Douglas Maple - TreeTime.ca

Tatarian Maple vs Douglas Maple

Acer glabrum

Acer tataricum

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Douglas Maple
Tatarian Maple

Douglas Maple is a fast growing, long lived, ornamental tree. It can take on a shrubby or multi-stemmed form with densely packed leaves, making it an excellent tree for privacy screens and hedges.

In the fall, the leaves make a brilliant change to red, orange, or yellow depending on the tree and its sun exposure. Douglas Maple's compact size makes it ideal for planting in urban yards and under power lines.

Note: This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Douglas Maple seeds at SeedTime.ca.

Tatarian Maple is a small, multi-stemmed tree that features attractive red foliage in fall.

In addition to its outstanding autumn color, it is also one of the first trees to leaf out in the spring.

Tatarian Maple makes a good specimen tree for for small yards. Closely related to Amur Maple, it is slightly larger in stature.

Douglas Maple Quick Facts

Tatarian Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 5 m (18 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: dull red
Fall colour: scarlet red
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


In row spacing: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)


Other Names: box maple, dwarf maple, new mexico maple, rock maple, rocky mountain maple, sierra maple
Other Names: tatar maple