Acer tataricum subsp. ginnala - North Carolina Extension Gardener …
The leaves have a distinctive 3-lobed pattern with the central lobe being elongated. Fall color is red to orange. While it technically is hardy from zones 3-8, it will perform best in zones 3-6. Plant in full sun to light shade in a range of soil types.
Acer tataricum - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
The leaves are unlobed, broad-ovate, medium green (to 4” long) with irregular doubly serrate margins found on mature trees. Leaves on young trees are often 3 lobed. Leaves turn yellow and red in the fall. Insignificant greenish-white flowers bloom in spring.
Acer truncatum - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
Leaves are 5-lobed and have excellent fall colors in yellow, orange and red. The size of this tree makes it a good shade tree for smaller yards or as a street tree under utilty lines. Use it as a specimen in an Asian themed garden.
Acer negundo - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
It is dioecious, having both male and female trees; the male trees are more prized because they are less messy. It is fast growing so has weak, brittle wood. Its leaves are pinnately compound and there are often 3 leaflets present resembling poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans).
Acer saccharinum - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
Silver maple is a large shade tree in the Sapindaceae (soapberry) family. It gets its common name from the silvery undersides of its leaves. It is native to eastern North America and is often found in flood plains, along streams or rivers, or low-lying woodlands.
Acer pseudoplatanus - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant …
It is a rounded, spreading, tree that grows 40-60’ (less frequently to 115’) tall. This tree is tolerant of various soils, drought, pollution and salty air. It grows in full sun to partial shade down to zone 7. It isn't particularly ornament and can become weedy and invasive.
Acer pensylvanicum - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant …
The bright yellow leaves provide fall interest and the unusual bark provides winter interest. This tree will do well as an understory tree or shrub in woodland areas. Protect it from full sun as leaves may scorch.
Acer campestre - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
2 to 4 in. opposite, simple leaves with 3 to 5 rounded lobes; entire, dull green above, pubescent beneath, 2-4" long; venation palmate; petiole to 4" with milky sap. Sometimes develops yellow to yellow-green fall color late in the season
Acer spicatum - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
The leaves turn brilliant yellow, orange to red in autumn, and are on slender stalks usually longer than the blade. The bark is thin, dull gray-brown, and smooth at first but becoming slightly scaly. The fruit is paired reddish samara 3⁄4–1 1⁄4 in. long, maturing in late summer to early autumn.
Acer griseum - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
This hardy tree is one of the last maples to develop fall color and the leaves persist into winter. Consider using it in a children's, nighttime, pollinator, or winter garden. Given its smaller size it is well suited as an accent tree around a patio, in a townhouse garden, or a poolside hardscape.