Acer ginnala (Amur Maple)
Amur, Amur Maple, Acer tataricum subsp. ginnala, Crimson-Leaved Maple
Prized for its small size, fragrant flowers, and attractive fall foliage, Acer ginnala (Amur Maple) is a bushy deciduous shrub or small tree, often with a multi-stemmed trunk and rounded crown. Leafing out early in the spring, the opposite, toothed leaves are deeply 3-lobed. Bright green in spring and summer, they usually turn deep red, sometimes bright yellow, in autumn. Clusters of small, fragrant, creamy flowers are followed by dangling red-winged samaras, which hang on the tree until late fall. The bark of the tree is smooth and gray. Very hardy and adaptable, Amur Maple can be used as a small specimen or patio tree. Since it withstands heaving pruning, it can be successfully grown as a container plant. Easy to transplant, and relatively pest-free, Amur Maple is listed as invasive in some states in the midwestern and northeastern U.S.A.
- Grows up to 15-20 ft. tall and wide (450-600 cm).
- Performs best in full sun or part shade in moist, organically rich, well-drained soil. Amur Maple is tolerant of wind, dry soil, and drought.
- Perfect as a specimen plant in cottage gardens, city gardens, or containers.
- Low maintenance, this plant needs little pruning. Remove diseased, damaged, congested, or crossing shoots. Remove any shoots with green leaves.
- May be affected by scale insects, aphids, and verticillium wilt.
- Propagate by seed or grafting.
- Native to China, Mongolia, Korea, and Japan.
- Find where Acer ginnala species is invasive in the United States.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 7 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 7 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, A1, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
Plant Family | Acer - Maples |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 15' – 20' (4.5m – 6m) |
Spread | 15' – 20' (4.5m – 6m) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Clay Soil, Drought, Dry Soil |
Garden Uses | Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 7 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 7 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, A1, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
Plant Family | Acer - Maples |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 15' – 20' (4.5m – 6m) |
Spread | 15' – 20' (4.5m – 6m) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Clay Soil, Drought, Dry Soil |
Garden Uses | Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |