There's a maple variety that will suit your needs. Here, we'll explore 11 types of maple trees, each offering unique characteristics to enhance your landscape.
1. Japanese Maple Botanical Name: Acer palmatum Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade Zones: 5–8
2. Coral Bark Maple Botanical Name: Acer palmatum 'Sangokaku' Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade Size: 15–20 feet tall, 12 feet wide Zones: 5–8
3. Paperbark Maple Botanical Name: Acer griseum Growing Conditions: Full sun Size: 20–30 feet tall, 12 feet wide Zones: 5–7
4. Sugar Maple Botanical Name: Acer saccharum Growing Conditions: Full sun Size: 50–75 feet tall, 30–45 feet wide Zones: 4–8
5. Silver Maple Botanical Name: Acer saccharinum Growing Conditions: Full sun Size: 60–80 feet tall, 40–60 feet wide Zones: 3–9
6. Red Maple Botanical Name: Acer rubrum Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade Size: 40–60 feet tall, 30–40 feet wide Zones: 3–9
7. Hedge Maple Botanical Name: Acer campestre Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade Size: 20–35 feet tall, 20–30 feet wide Zones: 5–8
8. Crimson King Maple Botanical Name: Acer platanoides 'Crimson King' Growing Conditions: Full sun Size: 35–45 feet tall, 25–30 feet wide Zones: 3–7
9. Snakebark Maple Botanical Name: Acer pectinatum ssp. forrestii Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade Size: 15–20 feet tall, 15 feet wide Zones: 5–9
10. Korean Maple Botanical Name: Acer pseudosieboldiana Growing Conditions: Full Sun, Partial Shade Size: 15–25 feet tall, 15 feet wide Zones: 4–8
11. Trident Maple Botanical Name: Acer buergerianum Growing Conditions: Full Sun, Partial Shade Size: 20–30 feet tall, 20–30 feet wide Zones: 5–9