Douglas Maple vs Flame Amur Maple - TreeTime.ca

Douglas Maple vs Flame Amur Maple

Acer glabrum

Acer ginnala Flame

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Douglas Maple
Flame Amur Maple

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.

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 Quick Facts

Flame Amur Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 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: bright red
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: low




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