Sugar Maple (Hard Maple) vs Flame Amur Maple - TreeTime.ca

Sugar Maple (Hard Maple) vs Flame Amur Maple

Acer saccharum

Acer ginnala Flame

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Sugar Maple (Hard Maple)
Flame Amur Maple

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.

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.

Sugar Maple (Hard Maple) Quick Facts

Flame Amur Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 20 m (66 ft)
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: bright red
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: low




Other Names: hard maple, rock maple