Mountain Maple vs Prairie Splendor Norway Maple - TreeTime.ca

Mountain Maple vs Prairie Splendor Norway Maple

Acer platanoides Prairie Splendor

Acer spicatum

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW

Prairie Splendor Norway Maple
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Prairie Splendor Norway Maple has stunning burgundy to purple foliage in every season. It is an attractive, ornamental shade tree. Bright yellow flowers form along the branches in early spring before the leaves,

It is relatively cold-hardy, but may need some protection to thrive in colder climates. With its large oval shape and dense foliage, the Prairie Splendor Norway Maple will make a great addition to your yard and provide shade once mature.

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.

Prairie Splendor Norway Maple Quick Facts

Mountain Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 3b
Zone: 2a
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: burgandy to purple
Fall colour: purple to bright red to yellow
Flowers: yellow and green
Bark: thin reddish or greyish
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: long
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium




Other Names: white maple