Douglas Maple vs Arnold Hawthorn - TreeTime.ca

Douglas Maple vs Arnold Hawthorn

Acer glabrum

Crataegus arnoldiana

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Douglas Maple
Arnold Hawthorn

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.

Arnold Hawthorn is a low-branched tree favored by wildlife and landscapers. This tree's beautiful white flowers and bright red berries make it an attractive ornamental in anyone's yard. Arnold Hawthorn is also used in windbreaks and riparian planting.

Despite its thorns, Arnold Hawthorn is a popular choice of food and shelter for deer and birds. Humans can also eat these berries fresh or preserved, but Arnold Hawthorn will not have high yields until it matures at 5-8 years.

Douglas Maple Quick Facts

Arnold Hawthorn Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: dull red
Fall colour: yellow
Berries: red pomes about 1 cm in diameter
Flowers: white
Bark: gray to brown
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none




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