Sugar Maple (Hard Maple) vs Tatarian Maple - TreeTime.ca

Sugar Maple (Hard Maple) vs Tatarian Maple

Acer tataricum

Acer saccharum

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Tatarian Maple
Sugar Maple (Hard 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.

Sugar Maple is a large, deciduous tree known for its brilliant fall yellow, orange, and red-orange color display.

This long-lived shade tree features unique "maple"
lobed leaves.

Note: this Zone 4 tree is unlikely to produce commercially viable sap on the prairies.

Tatarian Maple Quick Facts

Sugar Maple (Hard Maple) Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 5 m (18 ft)
Height: 20 m (66 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: scarlet red
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
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
Other Names: hard maple, rock maple