Norway Maple vs Tatarian Maple - TreeTime.ca

Norway Maple vs Tatarian Maple

Acer tataricum

Acer platanoides

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CUSTOM GROW

Tatarian Maple
Norway Maple

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 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.

Tatarian Maple Quick Facts

Norway Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 5 m (18 ft)
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Spread: 12 m (39 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


Fall colour: scarlet red
Fall colour: golden yellow
Seeds: winged samaras
Seeds: located within the winged 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: tatar maple