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Description: The Amur Maple is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree that typically grows up to 20-30 feet tall. It has a rounded crown and multiple trunks, with attractive green foliage that turns vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow in the fall.
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Growth and Hardiness: It is a relatively fast-growing tree, with an average growth rate of about 1-2 feet per year. It is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 3-8, making it suitable for a wide range of climates.
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Sun and Soil Requirements: The Amur Maple thrives in full sun to partial shade conditions. It prefers well-drained soil but can tolerate a variety of soil types, including clay and sandy soils.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
East Asia |
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Height: |
15’ - 20’ |
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Spread: |
15’ - 30’ |
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Spacing: |
22’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
2 - 8 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: : Low maintenance. Water regularly. Potential diseases include verticillium wilt, stem canker, leaf spots, tar spot, and anthracnose. Watch for aphids, borers, scale, leafhoppers, caterpillars, and mites.
LANDSCAPE USES: Group Plantings or Specimen Tree, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Gardens, Privacy Screen, Street Tree, and Shade Tree
COMPANION PLANTS: Viburnum, Cotoneaster, Coral Bells
IMAGES: Wouter Hagens, Acer ginnala E, CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) anonymous, Acer ginnala (Habitus), CC BY-SA 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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