University of Illinois Extension - Selecting Shrubs for Your Home
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Amur Maple
Acer ginnala or Acer tataricum subsp. ginnala
Acer ginnala or Acer tataricum subsp. ginnala
6 pictures total.
Amur Maple flowers
Size:
Small
Medium
Large
Exposure/ Light Requirements:
Full Shade
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Pests and Problems:
Environmental Damage
Fungal Disease
- Anthracnose [Trees and Shrubs] (Many genus and species involved)
- Verticillium Wilt [Shrubs and Trees] (Verticillium albo-atrum and V. dahliae)
- Wood Rots and Decays (Many genus and species involved)
Insect Relative Damage
Verticillium wilt
| Hardiness Zone: | 3 - 8 |
| Mature Height: | 15-20 Feet |
| Mature Width: | 15-20 Feet |
| Features: | Clusters of fragrant, yellowish-white flowers in spring; fruit red on certain cultivars; autumn color is a mix of yellow and red (varies from tree to tree). |
| Culture: | Full sun or partial shade; best in moist, well drained soils, but also tolerates dryness; tolerates neutral soil pH; salt tolerant. |
| Cultivars: |
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| Mature Form: | Rounded; a large multi-stemmed shrub |
| Native To: | China and Japan |
| Soil Conditions: |
 DryMoist, Well-DrainedWet
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| Tolerance: |
Alkaline Soil
Dry SitesSaltSoil Compaction
Wet Sites
Wind |
| Uses: |
Barrier
Border
Foundation
Hedge
Massing
Naturalizing
Screen
Specimen
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| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Fall Foliage Color: |
Orange Red Yellow |
| Additional Notes: | Often multi-stemmed; can also be pruned to produce a tree form. |
