Amur Maple vs Norway Maple - TreeTime.ca

Amur Maple vs Norway Maple

Acer platanoides

Acer ginnala

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Norway Maple
Amur Maple

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.

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 Quick Facts

Amur Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 12 m (39 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: low


Foliage: glossy
Fall colour: golden yellow
Fall colour: scarlet red
Seeds: located within the winged samaras
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)
Other Names: ginnala maple