Mountain Maple vs Flame Amur Maple - TreeTime.ca

Mountain Maple vs Flame Amur Maple

Acer ginnala Flame

Acer spicatum

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Flame Amur Maple
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A selection of the Amur Maple, the Flame Amur Maple has a brilliant red fall color. The leaves emerge bright green and turn a fiery red in autumn. The seeds on the Flame Amur maple are also a pleasant red color, adding color interest to your yard or garden.

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.

Flame Amur Maple Quick Facts

Mountain Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: bright red
Fall colour: purple to bright red to yellow
Flowers: yellow and green
Bark: thin reddish or greyish
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: medium




Other Names: white maple