Big Leaf Maple vs Flame Amur Maple - TreeTime.ca

Big Leaf Maple vs Flame Amur Maple

Acer macrophyllum

Acer ginnala Flame

CUSTOM GROW

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Big Leaf Maple
Flame Amur 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.

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.

Big Leaf Maple Quick Facts

Flame Amur Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 5a
Zone: 3a
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: yellow to gold
Fall colour: bright red
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: low




Other Names: big-leaf maple, bigleaf maple, oregon maple