Product Overview
Botanical name:
Acer ginnala
All Common Names:
Amur maple
Family (English):
Soapberry (formerly Maple)
Family (Botanic):
Sapindaceae (formerly Aceraceae)
Tree or Plant Type:
- Shrub,
- Tree
Foliage:
- Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)
Native Locale:
- Non-native
Size Range:
- Small tree (15-25 feet),
- Compact tree (10-15 feet),
- Large shrub (more than 8 feet)
Mature Height:
15-18 feet
Mature Width:
15-18 feet
Light Exposure:
- Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily),
- Partial sun/shade (4-6 hrs light daily)
Hardiness Zones:
- Zone 3,
- Zone 4,
- Zone 5 (Chicago),
- Zone 6,
- Zone 7,
- Zone 8
Soil Preference:
- Moist, well-drained soil
Tolerances:
- Occasional drought,
- Alkaline soil
Acid Soils:
- Tolerant
Alkaline Soils:
- Moderately Tolerant
Salt Spray:
- Moderately Tolerant
Soil Salt:
- Intolerant
Drought Conditions:
- Tolerant
Poor Drainage:
- Moderately Tolerant
Planting Considerations:
- Commonly planted
Ornamental Interest:
- Fall color,
- Fragrant flowers,
- Showy fruit,
- Attractive bark
Season of Interest:
- Early spring,
- Early fall,
- Mid fall
Flower Color & Fragrance:
- Fragrant,
- White
Shape or Form:
- Multi-stemmed,
- Round
Growth Rate:
- Moderate
Transplants Well:
- Yes
Wildlife:
- Insect pollinators
Bark color and texture
Gray brown, smooth on young branches; slightly striped or fissured with age.
