Acer ginnala
Amur Maple
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.