Amur Maple

Acer tataricum ssp. ginnala

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Deciduous Tree

Plant Family: Aceraceae

Plant Description: Small tree with an irregular shaped canopy native to parts of Asia. Usually forms as a multi-stemmed tree but can be single-stemmed with proper training. The tri-lobed glossy leaves emerge early spring and turn bright red in the fall. Inconspicuous pale yellow flowers bloom in late spring followed by bright red winged seeds. Tends to develop yellowish leaves due to iron chlorosis in the alkaline soils of Utah. This tree has invasive traits -- the seeds will germinate at a high rate, and unwanted volunteer trees need to be weeded out every spring.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Tree - Deciduous

Plant Care: Tree - Deciduous (single-stemmed woody plants that lose their leaves every winter): Prune regularly to promote health, provide air circulation, maintain a desirable shape, and to remove dead or damaged branches. Pruning is best done in late winter to early spring for most trees. With spring blooming trees, prune after the blooms are spent. Choose species that are resistant to pest damage. Monitor the tree for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis. Protect the trunk especially where maintenance activities, such as mowing, may cause damage. Newly planted trees in areas with high exposure should have the trunk protected during the winter.

Video: Pruning Deciduous Trees - Spring Cleanup

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 25' tall x 10' wide

Utah Native: No

Plant Select: No

Pollinator Friendly: No

Localscapes: Tree, Perimeter Plant

Foliage Interest: No

Foliage Colors: Green

Bloom Colors: White

Bloom Seasons: Spring

Bloom Period: Apr - May

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 2 to 8

Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Part Shade (4-6 hrs morning sun), Part Sun (4-6 hrs afternoon sun)

Irrigation Requirement:

Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)

Salt Tolerant: Yes

Deer Resistant: Yes

Garden Location:

Neighborhood Landscapes
- Waterwise Woodlands

Garden Staff Tips & Insights:

Using iron chelates in the spring would be recommended.

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