Big Tooth Maple vs Red Sunset Maple - TreeTime.ca

Big Tooth Maple vs Red Sunset Maple

Acer grandidentatum

Acer rubrum Sunset

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Big Tooth Maple
Red Sunset Maple

Big Tooth Maple is a versatile, cold hardy maple variety that is ideal for small landscapes. It has high ornamental appeal due to its striking red-gold autumn foliage and multi-stemmed form.

Big Tooth Maple is highly deer resistant and drought tolerant as well. Keep in mind the size and form of this tree can vary due to climate, moisture, and growing conditions. In drier spots, you'll notice Big Tooth Maple is more shrub like. In moist, full sun conditions, this tree can grow to be up to 50 ft tall. Plan your site accordingly.

Red Sunset Maple is named for its stunning orange and red leaves in the fall. It is a fast growing cultivar of the Red Maple that is native to Eastern North America. The winter stems and spring flowers are also tinged with red color, making this tree attractive year round.

The Red Sunset Maple is salt sensitive and prefers moist soil with slightly acidic conditions.

Big Tooth Maple Quick Facts

Red Sunset Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 4b
Zone: 4a
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: bright red and gold
Fall colour: red/orange
Flowers: small red clusters
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none