Maple, Emerald Elf Amur

Acer ginnala ‘Emerald Elf’

Size (HxW): 5-6’ x 5-6’

Growth Habit: Dense, rounded

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2b

Excellent hedge or feature shrub

Dwarf variety of Amur Maple

Dark green, lobed foliage turns an incredible bright red in fall

Can be trimmed into a small tree form, or left as a round shrub

Abundant bright red seed pods develop in August, hold through winter & drop in spring

Medium Growth Rate: 5-9”/year

Hedge spacing: minimum 2’ apart

Susceptible to chlorosis; if the leaves are yellow with green veins in summer, apply sulphur into the ground along the dripline

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 & low alkalinity

Description

Size (HxW): 5-6’ x 5-6’

Growth Habit: Dense, rounded

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2b

Excellent hedge or feature shrub
Dwarf variety of Amur Maple
Dark green, lobed foliage turns an incredible bright red in fall
Can be trimmed into a small tree form, or left as a round shrub
Abundant bright red seed pods develop in August, hold through winter & drop in spring
Medium Growth Rate: 5-9”/year
Hedge spacing: minimum 2’ apart
Susceptible to chlorosis; if the leaves are yellow with green veins in summer, apply sulphur into the ground along the dripline