Amur Maple
Acer ginnala

Native to northeastern Asia but cultivated for its aesthetic value in North America, this maple can grow to be 8 m tall. It has large 3-lobed leaves and produces fragrant yellow-white flowers in mid-spring. This maple is valued in Japan for its use in bonsai.

Habitat:Planted as an ornamental, escaping occasionally into woodlands, old fields, pastures, and disturbed areas.
Growth Habit:Deciduous shrub or small tree, growing 4.5-8 m tall.
Bloom Time:Mid-spring.
Longevity:Moderate.
Presence in US:CT IA IL KY MA ME MI MN ND NH NY OH PA VT WI
Presence in Canada:MB NB ON QC SK
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