Amur Maple vs Norway Maple - TreeTime.ca

Amur Maple vs Norway Maple

Acer ginnala

Acer platanoides

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Amur Maple
Norway 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.

Norway Maple is a tolerant and adaptable shade tree. This is probably why it is the most popularly planted boulevard tree in North America.

Note: Norway Maple will sucker with age. It's also not a good idea to plant it under power lines.

Note: This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Norway Maple seeds at SeedTime.ca.

Amur Maple Quick Facts

Norway Maple Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Spread: 12 m (39 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: scarlet red
Fall colour: golden yellow
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: none

In row spacing: 2.4 m (8 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)


Other Names: ginnala maple