Prairie Splendor Norway Maple vs Red Sunset Maple - TreeTime.ca

Prairie Splendor Norway Maple vs Red Sunset Maple

Acer platanoides Prairie Splendor

Acer rubrum Sunset

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Prairie Splendor Norway Maple
Red Sunset Maple

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.

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.

Prairie Splendor Norway Maple Quick Facts

Red Sunset Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 3b
Zone: 4a
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: wet
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: burgandy to purple
Fall colour: red/orange
Flowers: small red clusters
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none