Maple ‘Amur’

Description

Acer ginnala

Zone: 2
Exposure: Full Sun
Mature Size:  20′ high x 16′ wide
Tree Form: Upright, spreading
Canopy: Open
Growth Rate: Moderate
Special Features:  Red samaras, fall color, very drought and anthracnose resistant
Fall Color:  Vibrant Orange to Red

Description: A small tree with an upright spreading habit of growth. Amur Maple has colorful seeds in late summer and incredible fall colors ranging from orange to scarlet and burgundy red. Outstanding fall interest.

Ornamental Features: Fragrant yellow-white flowers in spring and abundant showy red samaras in late summer. Attractive glossy green lobed foliage in summer turns a vivid scarlet in the fall.

Landscape Attributes: Deciduous tree with an upright spreading habit of growth. Low maintenance, very drought, and anthracnose resistant.