Botanical profile

Acer ginnala ‘Ruby Slippers’

Latin name
Acer ginnala ‘Ruby Slippers’
Common name
Amur Maple ‘Ruby Slippers’
Type
Tree / Shrub
Family
Sapindaceae

Acer ginnala ‘Ruby Slippers’ is a compact ornamental Amur maple highly valued for its spectacular ruby-red autumn foliage, which brings a warm and vibrant touch to flower beds, hedges, or small to medium-sized gardens. During the growing season, its bright green foliage offers a light and textured presence that enriches landscape compositions, while its rounded, bushy silhouette blends harmoniously into various garden styles. Hardy and adaptable to a variety of well-drained soils, this maple prefers a sunny to semi-shady exposure to optimize autumn color and overall plant health. Its combination of color, structure, and compact habit makes it an excellent choice for residential gardens where space is at a premium.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate to regular
Fertilization
Balanced spring salad
Soil type
Tolerates various soils, well-drained
Minimum temperature
-40 °C (-40 °F)
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring (discreet)
Flower color
Green / plain (not very ornamental)
Fruiting
Decorative Samares
Foliage color
Bright green → ruby red (fall)
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rounded, multi-stemmed
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
3–6 m (10–20 ft)
Width
3–6 m (10–20 ft)
Growth rate
Fast
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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