Amur Maple
Acer ginnala

General Description

Mature Height:

20 feet

Mature Form:

Rounded; form may be a large multi-stemmed shrub

Features:

Clusters of fragrant, yellowish-white flowers in spring; fruit red on certain cultivars; autumn color is a mix of yellow and red (varies from tree to tree)

Insects or Diseases:

Verticillium wilt

Native of:

China and Japan

Culture:

Full sun or partial shade; best in moist, well drained soils, but also tolerates dryness; tolerates neutral soil pH; salt tolerant

Notes:

Often multi-stemmed; may need to be pruned to insure a tree form

 

 

Size

 

Exposure

Large

Medium

Small

Full Sun

Partial Shade

Shade

Tolerance

Uses

Wind

No

Wind Break

 

Wet Sites

No

Street

 

Dry Sites

Yes

Specimen

Yes

Alkaline Soil

Yes

Shade

 

Salt

Yes

Massing

 

Air Pollution

No

Screen

Yes

Soil Compactation

No

Patio

Yes

 

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