Manitoba Maple vs Ironwood Tree - TreeTime.ca

Manitoba Maple vs Ironwood Tree

Ostrya virginiana

Acer negundo

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Ironwood Tree
Manitoba Maple

Ironwood Tree is one of the strongest and most resilient trees you will find in North America. In fact, it has the hardest and most dense wood of any North American tree. Prized for its oval shaped canopy and showy winter trunk, this striking shade tree will make a beautiful addition to any yard. Make sure you do not plant near roads as it is highly salt sensitive.

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

Manitoba Maple is a fast growing tree with great fall color. These trees are typically grown as feature or shade trees on larger properties and acreages. Manitoba maples are cold hardy and tolerant of a wide range of soil moisture conditions.

Note that Manitoba Maple is considered toxic to horses.

Ironwood Tree Quick Facts

Manitoba Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 12 m (39 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: any
Light: any
Light: any
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no
Fall colour: yellow to orange
Flowers: white
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: short
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium


In row spacing: 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)


Other Names: ash maple, ashleaf maple, black ash, box elder, boxelder maple, california boxelder, cut-leaved maple, cutleaf maple, elf maple, negundo maple, red river maple, stinking ash, sugar ash, three-leaved maple, western boxelder