
Birds and butterflies are attracted to this plant. Life Cycle: Woody Recommended Propagation Strategy: Seed Stem Cutting Country Or Region Of Origin: Central and northern China, Manchuria and Japan Wildlife Value: Members of the genus Acer support Imperial Moth (Eacles imperialis) larvae which have one brood per season and appear from April-October in the south. The leaves produce blue, black, and brown dyes. Attributes: Genus: Acer Species: ginnala Family: Sapindaceae Uses (Ethnobotany): Native Americans used the young leaves as an alternative tea.Tags: #fragrant #deciduous #full sun tolerant #fragrant flowers #drought tolerant #white flowers #samaras #fall interest #wind tolerant #multistemmed #large shrub #pest resistant #transplant #nighttime garden #playground plant #pollinator plant #larval host plant #deciduous tree #fall color yellow #dry soils tolerant #partial shade tolerant #non-toxic for dogs #non-toxic for cats #imperial moth #container plant #weed #landscape plant sleuths course #wildlife friendly Profile Video: See this plant in the following landscape: Cultivars / Varieties: VIDEO created by Andy Pulte for “Landscape Plant Identification, Taxonomy and Morphology” a plant identification course offered by the Department of Plant Sciences, University of Tennessee. The Clemson Cooperative Extension Home and Garden Information Center has a factsheet on common maple diseases and insect pests. Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: It can be weedy and is listed as invasive in some states in the midwestern and northeastern U.S.A. See potential insect and disease problem fact sheets to the left.

The Flame cultivar is a large shrub with flaming fall color that can be planted in above ground containers. This smaller maple can be used as small specimen, or patio tree and even works well in a container. With its dense foliage it can be used for screening or mass plantings on blank walls of large buildings. Easy to transplant and casts dense shade. It withstands heavy pruning and can be successfully grown as a container plant.

I is quite adaptable to a wide range of pH ranges but does best in well drained soil.
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Plant in full sun to light shade in a range of soil types. While it technically is hardy from zones 3-8, it will perform best in zones 3-6. Its mature height is 15 to 20 feet tall and 15 to 20 feet wide with an often multi-stemmed. The shape is variable from a multi-stemmed to single trunked and can be successfully tailored to specific landscape requirements by pruning. This tree is a great choice for challenging locations.Phonetic Spelling AY-ser jin-NAY-luh DescriptionĪmur maple is a deciduous tree or large shrub in the Sapindaceae (soapberry) family native to Asia. This tree should be kept at least 8-10ft away from buildings.Īmur Flame Maple is an extremely tolerant tree which can grow in almost any conditions. Flame Maple adds a native look to the landscape, and looks great in odd numbered clusters.

This is a low-branched tree, so keep in mind that it will block the view of anything you put it in front of. This tree may be used in planting beds around the house, on property lines, to anchor the corners of your house, or in open areas of the lawn. Great for privacy and accent, Amur Flame Maple is great in situations where space is an issue such as in a front landscape or under power lines. While it grows to be fairly large at maturity, this tree is a slow grower that will be easily manageable even where less space is available. Not enough can be said about this beautiful and useful tree. The shrub-like appearance, beautiful leaves, and interesting form make it a great addition to any landscape. This shrub-like tree explodes with a striking red fall color that will be sure to turn some heads. Amur Flame Maple is somewhat of a hidden gem, but has been gaining popularity in recent years.
