Images of the Amur Maple (Acer ginnala)

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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This project was supported in part by NSF Grant IIS-03-25867 (ITR: An Electronic Field Guide: Plant Exploration and Discovery in the 21st Century) and by the Washington Biologists' Field Club.

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