Tatarian Maple vs Big Leaf Maple - TreeTime.ca

Tatarian Maple vs Big Leaf Maple

Acer macrophyllum

Acer tataricum

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Big Leaf Maple
Tatarian Maple

Big Leaf Maple has a broad, rounded crown and the largest leaves of all the maples. The pleasant shape and large leaves make this maple a striking and attractive tree. In autumn, the leaves turn vibrant shades of gold and orange.

Big Leaf Maple is a soil building species, meaning that it improves the soil conditions where it grows.

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.

Big Leaf Maple Quick Facts

Tatarian Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 5a
Zone: 3a
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Height: 5 m (18 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 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: yellow to gold
Fall colour: scarlet red
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none


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


Other Names: big-leaf maple, bigleaf maple, oregon maple
Other Names: tatar maple