Can stand cold, heavy winds. Attractive in fall. Winged seeds relished by birds. Use as specimen tree or in hedges and screens.
Japanese
(A. palmatum)
Type: Deciduous
Zone: 6
Height and Width: 20' tall, 20' wide(other varieties small
Shade Density: Medium to light
Fall Foliage: Scarlet
Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained
Comments
Use as specimen and lawn trees. Red or red-green. Foliage finely cut. Often do best if planted in partial shade.
Norway
(A. platanoides)
Type: Deciduous
Zone: 4
Height and Width: 90' tall, 50' wide
Shade Density: Dense
Fall Foliage: Bright yellow
Soil Preference: Tolerant
Comments
Fast-growing. Hardy. Provides deep shade. Shallow root system makes plant growth beneath them almost impossible. Soot-tolerant. Crimson King variety has red leaves.
Paperbark
(A. griseum)
Type: Deciduous
Zone: 6
Height and Width: 25' tall, 20' wide
Shade Density: Medium
Fall Foliage: Red;orange
Soil Preference: Tolerant
Comments
Bright fall color and peeling, cinnamon-brown bark.
Red
(A. rubrum)
Type: Deciduous
Zone: 4
Height and Width: 70' tall, 50' wide
Shade Density: Medium
Fall Foliage: Red;orange
Soil Preference: Tolerant, if kept moist
Comments
Fast-growing. Attractive red flowers and seeds. Deep green foliage. Occasionally suffer storm damage.