![]() Red Sunset can even tolerate a brief stagnation of moisture. Whether it’s light or heavy soil they grow well there. Most maples tolerate different types of soil well. Although both varieties are medium-sized maples, so there are not as many leaves from them as from large trees. This way the maples occupy more and more territories.Īnd finally, in late autumn, you get a mountain of leaves that need to be disposed of somewhere. And that would be OK, but the next spring they start to grow, sometimes even in the most unexpected places. Then comes the seed ripening phase, after which the seeds like little helicopters fly around your yard. Even though they are small in size, they can still cause some trouble. In early spring, when the maples have finished blooming, there are many fallen flowers on the surface. The first thing these two have in common and at the same time not very pleasant is a lot of waste afterward. Next, I describe all the basic characteristics and commonalities, but not necessarily that they will be identical for both trees, small differences may still occur. Okay, let’s talk a little bit about what’s similar about these maples. Similarities between Red Sunset Maple and Autumn Blaze Maple If it hasn’t rained in over a week, water the maple with 2-3 gallons of water, depending on the size of the plant. You need to provide enough moisture until the maple takes root. Whichever variety you choose, you need to water them in drought the first few years. It is especially difficult to grow it in zone 8, as I have already mentioned. ![]() So you need to plant Red Sunset in a wetter location. Also, due to the larger leaf area, moisture evaporation is much faster. This maple has better inherited the habits of the red maple, sometimes called the swamp tree. In fact, it is not a problem in zone 8 in hot weather. As a result, this variety needs less water and is more tolerant of drought. Autumn Blaze more drought tolerantĪutumn Blaze has smaller leaves, so the water evaporation area is smaller. If speed is important to you and you want a beautiful maple with red leaves quickly, Autumn Blaze is the one to go for. They both form quite a wide canopy for shade, but the shade under the Red Sunset is a little deeper as I mentioned earlier. The final size of both maples is about the same 47 feet tall and 35 wide. ![]() Sometimes it even has to be controlled by pruning. If conditions are ideal, the tree can even accelerate in growth. If the climate is moderate and the tree has enough moisture, the growth rate can accelerate to 2 feet per year.Īt the same time, Autumn Blaze Maple usually grows 2 feet per year. Red Sunset averages 1-1.5 feet of annual growth. While Red Sunset is most comfortable in zones 5-7. So Autumn Blaze is better suited for both north and south. In extreme heat, this maple can get leaf scorch.Įven in zone 8, Red Sunset sometimes has problems. You must shade the plant in the first years and water it regularly. You can often find recommendations that Red Sunset can be grown in the 9 USDA hardiness zone. The sun and heat of that climate do not interfere with the vigorous growth of this variety. The advantage of this variety is that it has strong branches that will not break even in heavy snowfall.Īs for the south, both maples can be grown in zone 8. Red Sunset should be grown in zone 4 further north, it can be damaged by frost. Besides, its better frost tolerance makes it suitable for growing in parts of Canada. residents live in this climate, but still. This variety is recommended for planting in zone 3. Autumn Blaze hardierĪutumn Blaze tolerates low temperatures better than the competition. In the fall, both trees turn a fiery red and this lasts until the leaves fall. In early spring the foliage is bright green. Autumn Blaze has a less dense canopy and some of the sun’s rays will penetrate through it.Īs for color, these maples are equal. ![]() Autumn Blaze has a slightly loose crown while Red Sunset has a thicker, more lush crown.Īnother consequence of this is that Red Sunset forms a denser canopy, so there will be deep shade underneath. Whereas Autumn Blaze leaves are half that size, measuring 3 inches across.įrom this comes a slightly different appearance of these varieties. Red Sunset has a leaf 6 inches wide and the same length. It usually has 3 or 5 lobes, the depth of cuts may vary slightly. The leaf shape of both maples is very similar. Red Sunset Maple and Autumn Blaze Maple Red Sunset has bigger leaves
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