Acer ginnala
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
Hardiness
Zones 2 to 8
Height
15 to 18 feet
Width
15 to 28 feet
Flowers
April thru May: yellow-white, fragrant
Fruit
Double samaras, red - June/July, brown September/October; 'cluster of moths'
Fall Color
Shades of yellow to red, best color in full sun
Light
Full sun to light shade
Soil
Moist (best), tolerates wide range of soils
Planting and Care
Salt and drought tolerant, can be pruned heavily
Problems
Verticillium wilt, can be invasive
Varieties to Consider
'Compactum' - compact, 5'
'Embers', Emerald Elf', 'Flame', 'Red Fruit' - excellent fall color and fruit effect
'Embers', Emerald Elf', 'Flame', 'Red Fruit' - excellent fall color and fruit effect
Did you know?
Amur maple can be grown in large containers or other above ground planters.