Species of Maple
| Family of Maples | ||
|---|---|---|
| Species | Size | Basic Requirements |
| Red Maple (Acer rubrum) | At 20 years 20’ high and 12’ wide. Mature height 60 to 75’ with a spread 25 to 35’. Native to North America; fast grower at 12 to 15 inches a year; red, orange or yellow fall color | Zones 4 through 8 (9), full sun but tolerates part shade, moist acidic soils, but tolerates most any soil as long as it is kept moist. |
| Amur Maple (Acer ginnala) | At 20 years height is 10’ and spread is 8’. Mature height is 20 to 30’ with a spread 20 to 25’. Not a native; medium growth rate at 10 to 12 inches per year; brilliant red fall foliage; can be used in containers and planters | Zones 3 through 7 (8), full sun but tolerates part shade, moist acidic soils, but tolerates most any soil as long as it is kept moist. |
| Paperbark Maple (Acer griseum) | At 20 years height is 10’ and spread is 5’. Mature height 15 to 25’ with a spread 15 to 25’. Not native; slow grower at 4 to 6 inches per year; vibrant, scarlet, autumn foliage; can be used in containers and planters | Zones 4 through 6 (7), full sun but tolerates part shade, moist acidic soils, but tolerates most any soil as long as it is kept moist. |
| Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) | At 20 years height is 25’ with spread of 15’. Mature height 50 to 80’ with a spread 35 to 50’. Native to North America; medium grower at 10 to 15 inches per year; clear yellow to golden orange to orangish red fall color | Zones 3 through 8A, full sun but tolerates part shade, moist acidic soils, but tolerates most any soil as long as it is kept moist. Definitely does not like dry soil. |
| Hedge Maple (Acer campestre) | Mature height 30 to 35’ with a spread 30 to 35’. Not native; slow growth rate; bright yellow fall color; can be used in containers or planters | Zones (4) 5 through 8A, full sun but tolerates part shade, moist acidic soils, but tolerates most any soil as long as it is kept moist. |
| Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum) | At 20 years height is 30’ with a spread of 15’. Mature height 60 to 80’ with a spread 40 to 60’. Native to North America; particularly fast grower at 12 to 20 inches per year; clear yellow in fall colors Native to North | Zones 3 to 9 , full sun but tolerates part shade, moist acidic soils, but tolerates most any soil and can handle dryer soils than the other maples. |
| Norway Maple (Acer platanoides) | At 20 years height is 20’ with a spread of 15’. Mature height 40 to 60 feet with a spread of 35 to 40 feet. Not a native; medium at 10 to 15 inches per year; brilliant yellow fall color | Zones 4 through 7A, full sun but tolerates part shade, moist acidic soils, but tolerates most any soil as long as it is kept moist. |