Scientific Name
Acer ginnala

Common Name
Amur maple

Hardiness Zones: 3-8
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Slow
Site Requirements: Sun to light shade; range of soil types; tolerates wind, dry soil and drought
Texture: Medium
Form: Rounded crown; often multistemmed
Height: 15 to 20’
Width: 15 to 28’
Leaf: 1.5 to 3" opposite, simple leaves with 3 lobes; bright green colors holds up in full sun; scarlet fall color
Flower/Fruit: Panicle of fragrant white flowers in spring; red winged seeds
Comments: Leafs out in early spring; easy to transplant; relatively pest free; casts dense shade
Cultivars: Flame
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