Maple, Emerald Elf Amur

Acer ginnala ‘Emerald Elf’

Priced by size: $25.99 – $32.99

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

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
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