Name: Acer Ginnala
Brand: Pépinière.ca
Availability: OutOfStock

Latin name

Acer Ginnala

Common name

Amur Maple

Type

Ornamental tree

Family

Sapindaceae

Acer ginnala, commonly known as the Amur maple, is a hardy and versatile ornamental small tree, prized for its rounded, bushy, and naturally elegant silhouette. Its bright green foliage brings a beautiful freshness during the growing season, while creating a light texture in flowerbeds, informal hedges, or residential landscapes. Thanks to its more compact size compared to many large maples, it integrates easily into medium-sized gardens or spaces where a well-structured accent tree is desired.

Its main appeal lies in its spectacular autumn coloration. In autumn, the leaves turn flamboyant shades of ruby red, orange, and sometimes yellow, offering a striking contrast in the landscape. Acer ginnala can be used as a standalone plant to create a seasonal focal point, in groups to form a natural hedge, or in a shrub bed to add height and movement. Its branched and slightly bushy form also allows it to be grown as a small tree or a large shrub, depending on the desired effect.

Very hardy and adaptable, the Amur maple tolerates a variety of well-drained soils and prefers a sunny to semi-shaded exposure. Good light generally promotes more intense autumn colors, making it an excellent choice for well-exposed locations. Its moderate growth and relatively simple maintenance make it easy to integrate into different landscape projects. With its robustness, versatility, and vibrant autumn foliage, Acer ginnala is a reliable choice to enrich landscapes with a lasting decorative presence.

Care guide

Care level

Low to moderate

Choosing this plant

Main benefit

Very spectacular ruby-red to orange fall color, ideal for adding strong seasonal interest to the garden.

Small accent tree, informal hedge, light screen, shrub mass, specimen planting, residential garden, or seasonal landscaping.

Container growing

Possible in large containers during the first few years, but better suited to planting in the ground long-term. Provide a deep pot, good drainage, and regular watering, especially in warm weather.

Seasonal care

Water regularly during the first seasons to encourage root establishment. Light pruning can be done in late winter or early spring to shape the plant, remove dead wood, or control its bushy habit. Add mulch at the base to keep the soil cool.

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone

Zone 2 to 7

Exposure

Sun to partial shade

Watering

Moderate to regular

Humidity

Fresh to moderately dry, well-drained soil

Fertilization

Balanced spring salad

Soil type

Well drained, fertile

Soil pH

Slightly acidic to slightly alkaline

Minimum temperature

-40°C

Propagation method

Seeding or cuttings

Blooming period

Spring

Flower color

Soft chartreuse (spring)

Fruiting

Decorative Samares

Foliage color

Bright green, ruby red to orange in autumn

Foliage type

Obsolete

Shape

Rounded, bushy, and branching

Height

3–6 m (10–20 ft)

Width

3–6 m (10–20 ft)

Growth rate

Moderate

Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Companion plants

Ornamental grasses, dwarf conifers, sun perennials, shrubs with contrasting foliage, hydrangeas, spiraeas, dogwoods

Plants to avoid

Avoid very competitive plants at the base during the first years of establishment

Spacing

3 to 5 m (10 to 16 ft)

Pets

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.