Maple Trees
Maple trees are popular shade trees known for their balanced form, reliable growth, and standout fall color. When the right varieties are selected for Colorado conditions, maples provide dependable shade, seasonal interest, and long-term value in residential and commercial landscapes.
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About the Genus
Maple trees are popular shade trees known for their balanced form, reliable growth, and standout fall color. When the right varieties are selected for Colorado conditions, maples provide dependable shade, seasonal interest, and long-term value in residential and commercial landscapes.
Maple species we recommend
Every maple below has been selected for proven performance in Front Range conditions.
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Amur - Ginnala Flame Maple
Amur Ginnala Flame maple is a small ornamental maple known for its compact size, dense branching, and brilliant red fall color. It performs well in Colorado landscapes, tolerating sun, cold, and urban conditions while providing seasonal color and structure in spaces where larger shade trees aren’t practical.
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Armstrong Maple
Armstrong maple is a narrow, upright shade tree valued for its strong central leader, fast growth, and tidy form. It performs well in Colorado landscapes, making it a good option for tight spaces where vertical growth and dependable shade are needed without a wide canopy.
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Autumn Blaze Maple
Autumn Blaze maple is a fast-growing shade tree known for its strong branching, broad canopy, and vivid red-orange fall color. It performs well in Colorado landscapes, providing reliable shade and seasonal impact when planted in appropriate soils and given proper care.
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Crimson Sentry Maple
Crimson Sentry maple is a compact, upright maple valued for its narrow form, dense canopy, and deep red fall color. It performs well in Colorado landscapes, making it a good choice for smaller yards or tight spaces where a traditional shade tree would be too wide.
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Emerald Queen Maple
Emerald Queen maple is a fast-growing shade tree known for its strong structure, broad canopy, and consistent growth habit. It performs well in Colorado landscapes, providing dependable shade and a clean, classic look when planted in suitable soils and given proper care.
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Flashfire Maple
Flashfire maple is an upright, columnar maple valued for its compact form, strong structure, and bright red fall color. It performs well in Colorado landscapes, making it a good option for narrow spaces where vertical growth and seasonal color are desired without a wide canopy.
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Green Mountain Maple
Green Mountain maple is a hardy shade tree known for its strong branching, upright form, and rich red-orange fall color. It adapts well to Colorado landscapes, providing dependable shade and seasonal interest when planted in appropriate conditions and given proper care.
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Highland Park Maple
Highland Park maple is a hardy shade tree valued for its upright growth habit, strong structure, and reliable fall color. It performs well in Colorado landscapes, offering dependable shade and a clean, balanced canopy when planted in suitable soils and given proper care.
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John Pair Caddo Maple
John Pair Caddo maple is a heat- and drought-tolerant shade tree valued for its strong structure, dark green summer foliage, and vibrant red fall color. It performs well in Colorado landscapes, offering dependable shade and long-term durability when planted in appropriate conditions.
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October Glory Maple
October Glory maple is a popular shade tree known for its broad canopy, consistent growth, and brilliant red fall color that develops later in the season. It performs best in suitable Colorado sites, providing reliable shade and strong seasonal interest with proper placement and care.
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Parkway Maple
Parkway maple is a hardy, upright shade tree valued for its strong central leader, uniform shape, and tolerance of urban conditions. It performs well in Colorado landscapes, making it a reliable choice for streets, parkways, and residential areas where durability and consistent form are important.
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Rocky Mountain Glow Maple
Rocky Mountain Glow maple is a hardy shade tree developed for Colorado conditions, valued for its upright form, strong structure, and dependable fall color. It tolerates sun, wind, and temperature swings well, making it a reliable option for Front Range landscapes where durability matters.
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Sienna Glen Maple
Sienna Glen maple is a compact shade tree valued for its balanced form, dense canopy, and reliable orange-red fall color. It performs well in Colorado landscapes, making it a good choice for residential yards where consistent growth and manageable size are important.
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Slate Street Maple
Slate Street maple is a hardy, upright shade tree valued for its narrow form, strong structure, and tolerance of urban conditions. It performs well in Colorado landscapes, making it a good choice for streets, parkways, and tighter spaces where durability and vertical growth are needed.
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Tatarian Maple
Tatarian maple is a small, adaptable maple valued for its compact size, dense branching, and dependable fall color. It performs well in Colorado landscapes, tolerating cold, sun, and urban conditions while fitting well in smaller yards and tight planting spaces.
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