Norway Maple vs Tatarian Maple - TreeTime.ca

Norway Maple vs Tatarian Maple

Acer platanoides

Acer tataricum

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Norway Maple
Tatarian 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.

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

Tatarian Maple is a small, multi-stemmed tree that features attractive red foliage in fall.

In addition to its outstanding autumn color, it is also one of the first trees to leaf out in the spring.

Tatarian Maple makes a good specimen tree for for small yards. Closely related to Amur Maple, it is slightly larger in stature.

Norway Maple Quick Facts

Tatarian Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Height: 5 m (18 ft)
Spread: 12 m (39 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: golden yellow
Fall colour: scarlet red
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


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


Other Names: tatar maple