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Amur Maple

Acer tataricum subsp. ginnala (Acer ginnala)

Deciduous Tree

Height	15 - 18 (feet)
Spread	15 - 18 (feet)
Distinctions	Similar to Acer tataricum except for shape of leaf. Multi-stemmed or single-trunked shrub or small tree; good specimen, screen, or for planter; requires little care; clusters of winged fruits turn red in summer; can develop yellow or red fall color; tolerates full sun or light shade; prefers a well-drained moist soil; tolerant of dry soils.
Limitations	Poor survival in Kodiak and all of SE except sunny warm microclimates; some cultivars are not hardy in INT while others survive in the warmest sites with winter protection; best fall color when planted in sunny site.
Hardiness	INT, SC, SE (Zone 3)
Origin	Central and Northern China, Manchuria, and Japan
Cultivars	‘Red Flame’ exceptional bright red fall color. ‘Ventura’® (‘Durone’) (Acer tataricum x A. tataricum subsp. ginnala); upright form; vigorous grower; tolerates alkaline soils; orange-red fall color 20' tall, 15' wide; developed at the Morden Research Station in Manitoba.
Invasive Potential	Invasive elsewhere - Monitor for spread and reduce plantings