Big Leaf Maple vs Burning Bush - TreeTime.ca

Big Leaf Maple vs Burning Bush

Euonymus alatus

Acer macrophyllum

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Burning Bush
Big Leaf Maple

Burning Bush is a unique shrub whose leaves turn firey red in the fall. You can plant it in rows to make a hedge or on its own. Burning Bush requires little maintenance and thrives in just about any kind of soil, which makes it a good choice for inexperienced growers. Plant it in full sun to get its best fall color.

Note: Burning Bush is considered an invasive species in eastern North America. Please plant the right tree in the right place.

Big Leaf Maple has a broad, rounded crown and the largest leaves of all the maples. The pleasant shape and large leaves make this maple a striking and attractive tree. In autumn, the leaves turn vibrant shades of gold and orange.

Big Leaf Maple is a soil building species, meaning that it improves the soil conditions where it grows.

Burning Bush Quick Facts

Big Leaf Maple Quick Facts

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Zone: 4a
Zone: 5a
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: fiery red
Fall colour: yellow to gold
Berries: reddish purple
Flowers: yellow-green
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: medium




Other Names: winged burning bush, winged euonymus, winged spindle
Other Names: big-leaf maple, bigleaf maple, oregon maple