Maple, Amur Treeform

Acer ginnala

Priced by size:

Size (HxW): 15’ x 20’

Growth Habit: Rounded, Loose

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2b

Hardiest of the red fall coloured maples

Dark green, lobed foliage turns an incredible red fall colour

Abundant bright red seed pods develop in August and turn beige in September; persist through winter & drop in spring

Medium Growth Rate: 12-14”/yr

Helicopter seeds have a low germination rate in spring due to cold winter temperatures

Can be tapped for syrup

Row Spacing: minimum of 3’ for shorter hedge or 6’ for taller tree hedge

Root Spacing: plant at least 8’ from buildings

Life Expectancy: 50 years

Plant Care:

- Prune in spring after foliage emerges to prevent sap bleeding - Drought tolerant once established; does not tolerate soggy soil - Does not tolerate heavy clay (high alkalinity) - Susceptible to chlorosis; if the leaves are yellow with green veins in summer, apply sulphur fertilizer into the ground along the dripline

Description

Size (HxW): 15’ x 20’

Growth Habit: Rounded, Loose

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2b

Hardiest of the red fall coloured maples
Dark green, lobed foliage turns an incredible red fall colour
Abundant bright red seed pods develop in August and turn beige in September; persist through winter & drop in spring
Medium Growth Rate: 12-14”/yr
Helicopter seeds have a low germination rate in spring due to cold winter temperatures
Can be tapped for syrup
Row Spacing: minimum of 3’ for shorter hedge or 6’ for taller tree hedge
Root Spacing: plant at least 8’ from buildings
Life Expectancy: 50 years