Red Sunset Maple vs Flame Amur Maple - TreeTime.ca

Red Sunset Maple vs Flame Amur Maple

Acer ginnala Flame

Acer rubrum Sunset

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Flame Amur Maple
Red Sunset Maple

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.

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.

Flame Amur Maple Quick Facts

Red Sunset Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: bright red
Fall colour: red/orange
Flowers: small red clusters
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: none