Amur Maple vs Red Sunset Maple - TreeTime.ca

Amur Maple vs Red Sunset Maple

Acer ginnala

Acer rubrum Sunset

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Amur Maple
Red Sunset Maple

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.

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.

Amur Maple Quick Facts

Red Sunset Maple Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
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: scarlet 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

In row spacing: 2.4 m (8 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)


Other Names: ginnala maple