Amur Maple vs Big Leaf Maple - TreeTime.ca

Amur Maple vs Big Leaf Maple

Acer macrophyllum

Acer ginnala

CUSTOM GROW

COMING SOON

(new stock expected: fall of 2026)

Big Leaf Maple
Amur Maple

Big Leaf Maple has a broad, rounded crown and the largest leaves of all the maples. The pleasant shape and large leaves make this maple a striking and attractive tree. In autumn, the leaves turn vibrant shades of gold and orange.

Big Leaf Maple is a soil building species, meaning that it improves the soil conditions where it grows.

Amur Maple is an incredibly colorful tree. As summer turns to fall, it's bright green leaves turn fiery red. This tree is perfectly suited for urban environments. It's small size allows you to plant it in city yards and beneath power lines. Amur maple can also tolerate urban pollution, moist to dry conditions and is not affected by soil type or pH.

Big Leaf Maple Quick Facts

Amur Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 5a
Zone: 2a
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: low


Foliage: very large in classic maple shape
Foliage: glossy
Fall colour: yellow to gold
Fall colour: scarlet red
Seeds: red tinged samaras
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


In row spacing: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Native to: BC
Other Names: big-leaf maple, bigleaf maple, oregon maple
Other Names: ginnala maple