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.
Maple trees belong to the Sapindaceae family, which includes several popular ornamental trees such as Japanese Maple(Acer palmatum), Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum), Golden Rain Tree (Koelreuteria paniculata), Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum), and Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum).
Hardiness |
3 - 7 |
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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 | Sapindaceae |
Genus | Acer |
Common names | Maple, Amur Maple, Amur |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 15' - 20' (4.6m - 6.1m) |
Spread | 15' - 20' (4.6m - 6.1m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Clay Soil |
Garden Uses | Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden, City and Courtyard |
Hardiness |
3 - 7 |
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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 | Sapindaceae |
Genus | Acer |
Common names | Maple, Amur Maple, Amur |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 15' - 20' (4.6m - 6.1m) |
Spread | 15' - 20' (4.6m - 6.1m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Clay Soil |
Garden Uses | Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden, City and Courtyard |
How many Acer ginnala (Amur Maple) do I need for my garden?
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