Amur maple
Also known as: crimson-leaved maple
A bushy deciduous shrub or small tree with deeply 3-lobed leaves which turn deep red in autumn; small cream flowers are followed by red fruit
Scientific classification
- Species
- Amur maple (Acer tataricum subsp. ginnala)
- Genus
- Acer
- Family
- Sapindaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs · Trees
- Plant type
- 4-8 metres
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Amur maple
Distribution map
E and Northern Asia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Amur maple
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Amur maple care guide
- Deep water at planting, minimal irrigation once drought-tolerant tree matures
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Deep water at planting, minimal irrigation once drought-tolerant tree matures
Fertilizing
FertilizingOrganic compost mulch applied one single time each early spring every year
Pruning
PruningLittle pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or grafting
Growing
GrowingGrow in a moist but well-drained soil
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to Verticillium wilt, Acer leaf scorch and honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to Acer gall mite, aphids, caterpillars and horse chestnut scale
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