There are 17 amazing types of maple trees, and 13 beautiful species.

The form and foliage of Japanese maples have stood the test of time.There are many varieties with beautiful green or red foliage.

Japanese maples are small and can fit into tight spaces.You can grow them in a pot.

The color is year-round.That is what you get with coral bark maple.One of the favorites of yellow maple trees is the coral-color bark and pale green leaves that turn bright yellow in the fall.The golden maple tree likes moist soil and full sun exposure.

In the winter, the tree's bark lightens so it stands out in a snowy landscape.

Perfect for tight spaces, this gorgeous, slow-growing maple tree develops lovely, peeling, red-brown bark.The red maple tree has bright green foliage in the fall.This type of maple tree thrives in a variety of soil conditions.

Paperbark maple provides year-round interest in your garden.Small specimen can also be used.

Sugar maples are at the top of the list when it comes to fall color.In autumn, the Canadian maple tree's leaves turn to shades of red, orange, and yellow.They make shade trees for large backyards.

One of the most popular options is 'Green Mountain' because it is resistant to water shortages.'Fall Fiesta', 'Flashfire' and columnar 'Barret Cole' are some of the top picks.

Silver maple is a fast-growing type of maple tree that is best planted in moist locations away from buildings because they tend to drop branches easily.Aggressive root systems can enter sewer systems.The Canadian maple tree prefers a variety of soil conditions and full sun exposure.

The native form is not as messy or intrusive as a hybrid such as 'Silver Queen'.In windbreaks or open areas.

The yellow and orange fall foliage of Norway maples is resistant to heat, drought, and air pollution.The yellow maple trees are not native to certain states.When it comes to soil conditions, these Japanese maple varieties are low maintenance and thrive in full sun or partial shade.

Look for varieties that produce less seed such as 'Faasen's Black', 'Globosum' and 'Columnar'.Don't plant near a patio or sidewalk because Norway maples have aggressive root systems.

Red maple has bright green leaves that turn fiery red in autumn.These varieties of maple trees are reliable shade trees and grow at a moderate rate.Red maple can be planted in full sun or partial shade.

Red maple is a great plant to grow.Red Sunset, October Glory, Red Supersonic, and Ruby Frost are some of the top varieties.Sunscald can be prevented by covering the bark of newly-planted red maples.

Box elder trees are impervious to tough conditions.In regions where other trees give up, the vigorous types of maple trees will survive.They can be messy, so look for cultivated varieties.Canadian maples love all sorts of soil and thrive in full sun to partial shade.

Colorful forms of box elder, such as 'Auratum', 'Flamingo' and 'Kelly's Gold' add interest and beauty to the landscape.

The rounded form of hedge maple can be sheared to create a privacy screen or living wall.The Canadian maple trees can be used in groups.The most gorgeous yellow maple tree on the block develops pale yellow leaves in the fall.These trees can be planted in full sun to partial shade.

It is possible to grow hedge maple into a natural shape or it can be trimmed into any desired height.Poor soil is tolerant of it.Two reliable varieties are 'Metro Gold' and 'Royal Ruby'.

The common Norway maple is a form of the purple-leaf maple.The foliage of 'Crimson King' maple is deep maroon in the fall.This variety is a shade tree and likes full sun exposure.

When mature, the 'Crimson King' maple trees form a mountain of dark foliage.It can become an invader like other Norway maples.

The small size of snakebark maple makes it a great choice for small backyards.You can see the bark of these small trees.The maple tree loves the sun and shade.

Snakebark maple becomes more colorful with age.Variety 'Alice' has branches with white stripes.It looks great in any season.

If you live in a region where Korean maple won't survive the winter, try Japanese maple.Small trees can tolerate cold temperatures.The leaves of the trees turn dark in autumn.The maple tree likes full sun and partial shade.

Korean maples have small purple flowers in the spring that add to the color show.They grow well in containers.Korean maple dislikes hot, dry conditions.

It's a good choice for street-side plants that are resistant to air pollution.The maple tree's bright green lobed foliage changes to deep scarlet and orange in the fall.It rarely needs to be pecked.The red maple tree can be planted in full sun or partial shade.

It's an excellent shade tree, especially for smaller yards.It is also resistant to disease.There are varieties called 'Naruto' or 'Ningpoense'.

This versatile, small maple tree grows well in sun or shade and develops interesting ridges or knobs on the trunk as it matures.If grown in the shade, it is one of the few maple trees that will develop fall color.It's very easy to plant this type of maple in any soil condition.

Three-flowered maple looks great in four seasons, has few pest or disease problems, and is drought resistant.

The award-winning Morton miyabe maple has proved to be a durable, easy-care maple tree with amazing fall color.The dense branches of this maple tree make it a great shade tree, but it prefers to grow in full sun.

This maple is tolerant to heat, cold, soil type, and urban pollution.It would be a good substitute for ash trees where there are problems with the ash borer.State Street andugged Ridge are two excellent choices.

A maple tree that tolerates cold winters and hot summers is called tatarian maple.'Hot Wings' is a variety of maple trees that have spectacular scarlet seedpods.These types of plants thrive in the sun and shade during the summer.

The tatarian maple 'Hot Wings' has bright red seedpods in the summer and yellow and orange fall foliage.Variety 'Rugged Charm' is an excellent option for small yards.

Black maples are more resistant to heat than sugar maple.These cousins are not very different except for leaf shape.Black maple leaves have three lobes while sugar maples have five.