Japanese Maple vs Flame Amur Maple - TreeTime.ca

Japanese Maple vs Flame Amur Maple

Acer palmatum

Acer ginnala Flame

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

Japanese Maple
Flame Amur Maple

Japanese Maple is one of the most popular accent maples. Its long, fingered lobed leaves can be variegated in the summer with lighter shades of green, red, or even purple. Its autumn colour is a brilliant red that is uncommon in most plants, which adds nice contrast to your yard when planted near other trees.


The Japanese Maple is a diverse variety, there are over 1,000 cultivars with different sizes, shapes, and colours.

This species is extremely popular with bonsai enthusiasts.

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.

Japanese Maple Quick Facts

Flame Amur Maple Quick Facts

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




Other Names: palmate maple, smooth japanese maple