David Austin Rose vs Red Maple

Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?

David Austin Rose

Rosa 'Graham Thomas'

Rosaceae · flowers

Medium Maintenance

Red Maple

Acer rubrum

Aceraceae · trees

Deer ResistantLow Maintenance

Hardiness Zone Range

David Austin Rose (Zones 5-10)

Red Maple (Zones 3-9)

Overlap: Both grow in zones 5–9

Detailed Comparison

Feature	David Austin Rose	Red Maple
Scientific Name	Rosa 'Graham Thomas'	Acer rubrum
Family	Rosaceae	Aceraceae
Category	flowers	trees
Sun	☀️ Full Sun	☀️ Full Sun to Part Shade
Water	💧💧 Medium	💧💧 Medium
Soil	Rich, Well-drained	Adaptable
Height	5'	70'
Spread	4'	40'
Bloom Season	Spring-Fall	Spring
Bloom Color	Yellow	Red
Growth Rate	Medium	Fast
Native Region	Hybrid (England)	Eastern North America
Maintenance	Medium	Low

Special Traits

David Austin Rose

No — EdibleNo — Deer ResistantNo — Drought Tolerant

Red Maple

No — EdibleYes — Deer ResistantNo — Drought Tolerant

Care Tips

David Austin Rose

✓Prune to shape in late winter.
✓Benefits from regular feeding.
✓Provide good air circulation.
✓Can be trained as a short climber on pillar or wall.

Red Maple

✓Tolerates a wide range of soils.
✓Surface roots can be problematic in lawns.
✓Prune in summer to avoid bleeding sap.
✓Fast growing — 13-24 inches per year.

Which Plant Is Right for Your Garden?

Choose David Austin Rose if you don't mind medium maintenance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 5–10.

Choose Red Maple if you want a low-maintenance plant, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun to part shade with medium water in zones 3–9.

Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 5–9. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can David Austin Rose and Red Maple grow in the same hardiness zone?

David Austin Rose grows in USDA zones 5-10, while Red Maple grows in zones 3-9. Both plants can grow together in zones 5 through 9.

Do David Austin Rose and Red Maple have the same sun and water needs?

David Austin Rose needs full sun and medium water, while Red Maple needs full sun to part shade and medium water. Their differing requirements mean you may need separate garden areas for each.

Which grows taller, David Austin Rose or Red Maple?

Red Maple grows taller at 70' compared to David Austin Rose at 5'. Red Maple spreads 40' while David Austin Rose spreads 4'.

Are David Austin Rose and Red Maple deer resistant?

Red Maple is deer resistant, but David Austin Rose is not. If deer are a concern, Red Maple is the better choice, or protect David Austin Rose with fencing.

Which is easier to maintain, David Austin Rose or Red Maple?

David Austin Rose has medium maintenance while Red Maple has low maintenance. Red Maple may be easier for beginning gardeners to manage.

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Detailed Comparison

Feature	David Austin Rose	Red Maple
Scientific Name	Rosa 'Graham Thomas'	Acer rubrum
Family	Rosaceae	Aceraceae
Category	flowers	trees
Sun	☀️ Full Sun	☀️ Full Sun to Part Shade
Water	💧💧 Medium	💧💧 Medium
Soil	Rich, Well-drained	Adaptable
Height	5'	70'
Spread	4'	40'
Bloom Season	Spring-Fall	Spring
Bloom Color	Yellow	Red
Growth Rate	Medium	Fast
Native Region	Hybrid (England)	Eastern North America
Maintenance	Medium	Low

Care Tips

David Austin Rose

✓Prune to shape in late winter.
✓Benefits from regular feeding.
✓Provide good air circulation.
✓Can be trained as a short climber on pillar or wall.

Red Maple

✓Tolerates a wide range of soils.
✓Surface roots can be problematic in lawns.
✓Prune in summer to avoid bleeding sap.
✓Fast growing — 13-24 inches per year.

Which Plant Is Right for Your Garden?

Choose David Austin Rose if you don't mind medium maintenance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 5–10.

Choose Red Maple if you want a low-maintenance plant, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun to part shade with medium water in zones 3–9.

Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 5–9. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can David Austin Rose and Red Maple grow in the same hardiness zone?

David Austin Rose grows in USDA zones 5-10, while Red Maple grows in zones 3-9. Both plants can grow together in zones 5 through 9.

Do David Austin Rose and Red Maple have the same sun and water needs?

David Austin Rose needs full sun and medium water, while Red Maple needs full sun to part shade and medium water. Their differing requirements mean you may need separate garden areas for each.

Which grows taller, David Austin Rose or Red Maple?

Red Maple grows taller at 70' compared to David Austin Rose at 5'. Red Maple spreads 40' while David Austin Rose spreads 4'.

Are David Austin Rose and Red Maple deer resistant?

Red Maple is deer resistant, but David Austin Rose is not. If deer are a concern, Red Maple is the better choice, or protect David Austin Rose with fencing.

Which is easier to maintain, David Austin Rose or Red Maple?

David Austin Rose has medium maintenance while Red Maple has low maintenance. Red Maple may be easier for beginning gardeners to manage.