Royal Frost Birch vs Prairie Splendor Norway Maple - TreeTime.ca

Royal Frost Birch vs Prairie Splendor Norway Maple

Betula x Royal Frost

Acer platanoides Prairie Splendor

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Prairie Splendor Norway Maple

Royal Frost Birch is a beautiful, cold hardy tree. It features burgundy-red-purple foliage, turning a showy yellow-orange-red in fall. The attractive white bark is striking on a winter landscape.

Royal Frost Birch loves moisture. To meet this trees' moisture needs, try applying bark mulch over the root system. Keep in mind that this variety only likes to be pruned in summer to avoid “bleeding” sap.

The Royal Frost cultivar is popular for its upright pyramidal growth habit and fuller purple foliage.

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.

Royal Frost Birch Quick Facts

Prairie Splendor Norway Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3b
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: burgandy to purple
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none