Big Leaf Maple vs Prairie Splendor Norway Maple - TreeTime.ca

Big Leaf Maple vs Prairie Splendor Norway Maple

Acer macrophyllum

Acer platanoides Prairie Splendor

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Big Leaf Maple
Prairie Splendor Norway Maple

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.

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.

Big Leaf Maple Quick Facts

Prairie Splendor Norway Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 5a
Zone: 3b
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none


Foliage: very large in classic maple shape
Foliage: burgandy to purple
Fall colour: yellow to gold
Fall colour: burgandy to purple
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: BC
Other Names: big-leaf maple, bigleaf maple, oregon maple