Blue Beech vs Flame Amur Maple - TreeTime.ca

Blue Beech vs Flame Amur Maple

Acer ginnala Flame

Carpinus caroliniana

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

Flame Amur Maple
Blue Beech

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.

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.

Flame Amur Maple Quick Facts

Blue Beech Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3b
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: any
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: low
Suckering: none


Fall colour: bright red
Nuts: Small nuts with earthy, sweet taste
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes


Native to: ON, QC