Douglas Maple vs Flame Amur Maple - TreeTime.ca

Douglas Maple vs Flame Amur Maple

Acer ginnala Flame

Acer glabrum

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Flame Amur Maple
Douglas Maple

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.

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.

Flame Amur Maple Quick Facts

Douglas Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: bright red
Fall colour: dull red
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: none




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