Prairie Splendor Norway Maple vs Flame Amur Maple - TreeTime.ca

Prairie Splendor Norway Maple vs Flame Amur Maple

Acer platanoides Prairie Splendor

Acer ginnala Flame

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Prairie Splendor Norway Maple
Flame Amur 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.

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.

Prairie Splendor Norway Maple Quick Facts

Flame Amur Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 3b
Zone: 3a
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: burgandy to purple
Fall colour: bright red
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: low