Flame Amur Maple

Acer ginnala 'Flame'

The Flame Amur Maple, also known by its scientific name Acer ginnala 'Flame', is a deciduous tree native to northeastern Asia. It's known for its vibrant fall color and adaptability to various growing conditions.

Here are some key features of the Flame Amur Maple:

1. Foliage: The leaves are small and three-lobed, turning from green in the summer to brilliant shades of red and orange in the fall, hence the name "Flame".

2. Size: This tree typically grows to a height of 15-20 feet and spreads 15-20 feet wide, making it a smaller maple variety.

Prefers full sun in cooler climates, but prefers afternoon shade in southern areas.

The Flame Amur Maple is often used as a street or shade tree due to its moderate size and tolerance of urban conditions. It's also popular for its vibrant fall color, which can add a splash of brightness to any landscape.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: : Low maintenance.  Water regularly. Potential diseases include verticillium wilt, stem canker, leaf spots, tar spot, and anthracnose. Watch for aphids, borers, scale, leafhoppers, caterpillars, and mites.

LANDSCAPE USES: Group Plantings or Specimen Tree, Woodland Gardens, Privacy Screen, Street Tree, and Shade Tree

COMPANION PLANTS: Viburnum, Cotoneaster, Coral Bells

IMAGE:: Photos by UMI Extension, Amur Maple

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.