Mountain Maple vs Russian Mountain Ash - TreeTime.ca

Mountain Maple vs Russian Mountain Ash

Acer spicatum

Sorbus aucuparia Rossica

ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

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Used to growing in the shadows of the damp forest, White Maple (aka Mountain Maple) is a great fit for shady and wet areas, such as beneath larger trees. Unlike most of its cousins, the White Maple is a shrub instead of a tree. It's still a maple, however, with sap that can be made into Maple syrup to prove it!

In May and June, the classic shapes of Maple leaves are joined by clusters of green and yellow flowers. Soon after, red samaras (aka helicopter seeds or whirligigs) appear. This distinctive appearance makes White Maple an excellent choice for giving urban yards a unique (and patriotic) look.

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

The Russian Mountain Ash is a stunning ornamental tree with the perfect pop of colour. It bears white flowers in the spring and gorgeous orange berries in the fall. Birds enjoy the berries that persist into the winter. It grows tall and can thrive in an urban setting making this an attractive ornamental tree for your landscaping project.

Mountain Maple Quick Facts

Russian Mountain Ash Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 5 m (18 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: any
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: purple to bright red to yellow
Berries: orange-red
Flowers: yellow and green
Flowers: showy white
Bark: thin reddish or greyish
Bark: shiny grey
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: high
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none




Other Names: white maple
Other Names: russian rowan