NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY North Dakota Tree Selector Amur Maple Scientific Name: Acer ginnala Family: Sapindaceae (maple) Description Hardiness: Zone 2 A multi-trunked shrub or small tree valued for it’s Leaves: Deciduous vase-like habit. The Amur Maple has brilliant red Plant type: Tall Shrub or Small Tree fall color and is one of the most adaptable small Maples. This Maple is native to Asia and often Growth used as a specimen plant or as a hedge. Amur Rate: Medium Growth Maple is susceptible to 2,4-D damage. It will also Mature height: 15’ to 20’ display chlorosis when planted in alkaline sites. Longevity: Medium Preferences Power Line: Yes Light: Full sun to partial shade Ornamental Water: Prefers moist, well drained soils, moderately drought tolerant Flowers: Small, white flowers, fragrant Soil: Adaptable to many soil types. Does not Fruit: Paired Samaras (winged seeds) tolerate alkaline or poorly drained soils. Prefers Fall Color: Bright red fall color is typical pH of 4.5-7.5 Comments The Amur Maple is considered invasive in the Eastern United States. Can be grown as multi-trunk or trimmed to grow as a single trunk to give a tree-like appearance. Credits: North Dakota Tree Handbook, North Dakota Extension Service, 1996. Weeds of the week: Amur Maple, USDA Forest Service publication WOW 05-06-05 www.ag.ndsu.edu/tree-selector NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable. Direct inquiries to Vice Provost for Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, NDSU Main Campus, 701-231-7708, ndsu.eoaa@ndsu.edu. This publication will be made available in alternative formats for people with disabilities upon request, 701-231-7881. .