Amur Maple - Acer ginnala
A small tree or multi-stemmed shrub with a fine texture graceful spreading form. Fragrant yellow-white flowers in spring. Attractive glossy green lobed foliage in summer turns a vivid scarlet in fall. Prefers slightly acidic soil. Drought tolerant.
Water Needs:
Moderate
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Attributes:
Fragrant
Showy Flowers
Landscape Uses:
Dry Areas
Mass Planting
Specimen
Garden Styles:
Cottage
Edible
Modern
Light Needs:
Full Sun
Plant Types:
Height:
10-20'
Spread:
10-20'
Flower Colors:
White
Yellow
Flower Seasons:
Spring
Special Features:
Attractive Foliage
Fall Colour
Growth Habits:
Round
Upright
Cold Hardiness:
Zone 2
Water regularly as needed. Drought tolerant once established. Feed in spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to new spring growth. Little pruning is necessary but try to promote a central leader and strong branching structure when young. Prune broken or damaged limbs.