Norway Maple vs Flame Amur Maple - TreeTime.ca

Norway Maple vs Flame Amur Maple

Acer platanoides

Acer ginnala Flame

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Norway Maple
Flame 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.

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

A selection of the Amur Maple, the Flame Amur Maple has a brilliant red fall color. The leaves emerge bright green and turn a fiery red in autumn. The seeds on the Flame Amur maple are also a pleasant red color, adding color interest to your yard or garden.

Norway Maple Quick Facts

Flame Amur Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 12 m (39 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: golden yellow
Fall colour: bright red
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: low