Red Sunset Maple vs Flame Amur Maple - TreeTime.ca

Red Sunset Maple vs Flame Amur Maple

Acer rubrum Sunset

Acer ginnala Flame

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Red Sunset Maple
Flame Amur Maple

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.

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 Quick Facts

Flame Amur Maple Quick Facts

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