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Acer ginnala

Amur Maple

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Information by: J.J. Neilson ArboretumFt. Collins N        Photographer: Connon Nursery

 

Description

This plant is a broad-crowned tree with attractive foliage. The small medium green, deeply lobed leaves turn brillant orange-red to wine-red in fall. Small panicles of very fragrant, creamy white flowers emerge in the spring. A. ginnala can be grown as either a single or multi-stemmed tree. Its irregular growth habit creates an interesting silhouette. It will become chlorotic if planted in alkaline soils. It does best in full sun. -Fort Collins Nursery

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

Yellow, White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

Brown, Grey

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low, Medium, High

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Messy

Design Styles

Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Multi-trunk Tree

Seasonal Interest

Fall

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Lawn, Park, Raised Planter, Street Tree

Special Uses

Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.