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Red Maple vs Tatarian Maple
Acer rubrum
Acer tataricum
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Red Maple is a beautiful deciduous tree that blooms with small red flowers in the spring. It is one of the first trees to change colour in the fall, turning a brilliant reddish-orange colour. It is one of the most common and widespread maples in North America.
Red Maple is a great choice for parks and large gardens where there is ample room for its root system.
Important note: Red Maple leaves are toxic to horses if ingested in quantity.
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.
Red Maple Quick Facts
Tatarian Maple Quick Facts
In row spacing: 2.4 - 4 m (8 - 12 ft)
In row spacing: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Toxicity: wilted leaves toxic to horses