Blue Beech vs Prairie Splendor Norway Maple - TreeTime.ca

Blue Beech vs Prairie Splendor Norway Maple

Carpinus caroliniana

Acer platanoides Prairie Splendor

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Blue Beech
Prairie Splendor Norway Maple

Blue Beech is a beautiful, ornamental tree with enticing features. The foliage transforms throughout the season, offering a kaleidoscope of color. New leaves emerge reddish-purple, transforming to dark green, and then turn striking shades of yellow, orange, and red in fall. Once all the foliage has dropped, grooved, blue-grey bark becomes striking on a winter landscape.

Blue Beech has an attractive globular shape and has been successfully grown in both full shade and full sun locations. Make sure you provide ample moisture to ensure this tree thrives.

Prairie Splendor Norway Maple has stunning burgundy to purple foliage in every season. It is an attractive, ornamental shade tree. Bright yellow flowers form along the branches in early spring before the leaves,

It is relatively cold-hardy, but may need some protection to thrive in colder climates. With its large oval shape and dense foliage, the Prairie Splendor Norway Maple will make a great addition to your yard and provide shade once mature.

Blue Beech Quick Facts

Prairie Splendor Norway Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 3b
Zone: 3b
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Light: any
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no
Fall colour: burgandy to purple
Nuts: Small nuts with earthy, sweet taste
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: slow
Life span: short
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none