Norway Maple vs Red Sunset Maple - TreeTime.ca

Norway Maple vs Red Sunset Maple

Acer rubrum Sunset

Acer platanoides

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Red Sunset Maple
Norway Maple

Red Sunset Maple is named for its stunning orange and red leaves in the fall. It is a fast growing cultivar of the Red Maple that is native to Eastern North America. The winter stems and spring flowers are also tinged with red color, making this tree attractive year round.

The Red Sunset Maple is salt sensitive and prefers moist soil with slightly acidic conditions.

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.

Red Sunset Maple Quick Facts

Norway Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Spread: 12 m (39 ft)
Moisture: wet
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: red/orange
Fall colour: golden yellow
Flowers: small red clusters
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none