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.
Quick specifications
- Mature Height
- 40–45 ft
- Mature Spread
- 25–30 ft
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Sun
- Full sun preferred for best color and structure
- Water
- Deep, infrequent watering during establishment
- Soil
- Mulch and soil improvement recommended in clay soils
- Hardiness
- 40–60+ years with proper care
- Genus
- Maple (Acer)
Identification
Species
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Overview
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.
Key Characteristics
- Mature Size: 40–45 ft tall | 25–30 ft wide
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Form: Upright oval to rounded
- Fall Color: Consistent red to orange-red
- Lifespan: 40–60+ years with proper care
Colorado Growing Conditions
Improved branching structure over older Freeman maples
Better cold hardiness and wind tolerance
More consistent fall color than many red maples
Performs well in urban and residential landscapes
Planting Considerations
- Full sun preferred for best color and structure
- Requires adequate rooting space for mature width
- Deep, infrequent watering during establishment
- Mulch and soil improvement recommended in clay soils
Common Problems
- Iron chlorosis in high-pH soils
- Leaf scorch during extended heat and drought
- Stress if planted too deeply or over-irrigated
Best Use Scenarios
- Residential shade tree
- Front yards with moderate space
- Streetscapes with sufficient soil volume
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