1. Growing environment: Acer truncatum has strong adaptability and can tolerate various climatic conditions. When the lowest temperature reaches 8 degrees Celsius, it begins to change color, and generally turns red completely at 10- 15 degrees Celsius. Red Thousand Birds Maple likes sunshine and warm and humid environment.
2. Plant morphology: the roots and branches of red maple are reddish brown, while the branches of red thousand-bird maple are green. In addition, the branches of red maple are thick and hard, while the branches of red thousand bird maple are thin and soft.
3. Leaf shape: The lobes of red maple are more than half of the total length, but not as deep as the base. The leaves of the red thousand birds maple are serrated like bird claws, which is why it is named.
Based on the above information, you should be able to distinguish red maple from red maple. If you want to know more about these two plants, you can consult relevant plant diagrams or consult professionals.