Shrubby Cinquefoil (Potentilla) vs Douglas Maple - TreeTime.ca

Shrubby Cinquefoil (Potentilla) vs Douglas Maple

Dasiphora fruticosa syn. Potentilla fruticosa

Acer glabrum

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Shrubby Cinquefoil (Potentilla)
Douglas Maple

Shrubby Cinquefoil is a small, deciduous flowering shrub. This hardy species is densely covered with leaves and produces pale to bright yellow buttercup-shaped flowers terminally on the stems.

Flowering typically occurs from early to late summer. Shrubby Cinquefoil is a popular ornamental shrub choice and is capable of growing on a variety of sites.

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.

Shrubby Cinquefoil (Potentilla) Quick Facts

Douglas Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 1a
Zone: 3a
Height: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: dull red
Flowers: bright yellow cup-shaped
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: long
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none




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