Tatarian Maple vs Red Sunset Maple - TreeTime.ca

Tatarian Maple vs Red Sunset Maple

Acer rubrum Sunset

Acer tataricum

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Red Sunset Maple
Tatarian Maple

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.

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.

Red Sunset Maple Quick Facts

Tatarian Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Height: 5 m (18 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Moisture: wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: red/orange
Fall colour: scarlet red
Flowers: small red clusters
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


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


Other Names: tatar maple