Tree comparisons
| Maple Paper-bark maple | Magnolia Burgundy Star | |
|---|---|---|
| The Paper-bark maple tree features characteristic peeling bark, and strong autumn colours. | Burgundy Star features large magenta flowers, which eventually open to a star shape. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Maple Paper-bark maple | Magnolia Burgundy Star | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) | |
| Attractive features | Attractive bark Autumn foliage colour | Attractive flowers Attractive tree / plant |
| Growth habit | Upright | Columnar / Fastigiate |
| Height after 10 years | 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft | 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun Some shade | Prefers full sun |
| Pruning | Do not prune | No need to prune |
| Growth rate | Slow | Slow |
| Site conditions | Sheltered site Free-draining site |
Identification
| Maple Paper-bark maple | Magnolia Burgundy Star | |
|---|---|---|
| Flower colour | Red - dark Magenta | |
| Flower form | Single flower (5-8 petals) | |
| Flowering month | April | March |
| Leaf colour | Green | Green |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Multiple tints | Green |
| Leaf/Flower sequence | Flowers appear first | |
| Bark | Brown - chocolate Peeling | |
| Country of origin | China | New Zealand |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous | Deciduous |