Amur Maple
Acer ginnala
Last reviewed: June 2026
Amur Maple (Acer ginnala) is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs or cats (aspca.org (opens in new tab), last reviewed 2026-05-21). If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
The USDA PLANTS Database (opens in new tab) does not flag Amur Maple as toxic to livestock.
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
180"–360" H × 180"–240" W
Bloom
May, Jun
Native to
CT
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Amur maple is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree known for its brilliant red fall color and attractive winged seed pods. It has a rounded, dense canopy that works well as a specimen tree or large shrub in residential landscapes. This hardy maple adapts to various soil conditions and tolerates urban environments.
In an HOA neighborhood
Amur Maple is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- Can develop multiple trunks if not pruned to maintain tree form
Wildlife value
The spring flowers attract bees and beetles for pollination. The seeds provide food for birds and small mammals in late summer and fall.
Common questions
- How much sun does Amur Maple need?
- Amur Maple grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Amur Maple bloom?
- Amur Maple blooms in May and June.
- Where is Amur Maple native?
- Amur Maple (Acer ginnala) is native to CT, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Amur Maple toxic to dogs?
- Amur Maple is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs (aspca.org).
- Is Amur Maple toxic to cats?
- Amur Maple is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for cats (aspca.org).
- Is Amur Maple toxic to livestock?
- The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Amur Maple as toxic to livestock.
- What pollinators does Amur Maple attract?
- Amur Maple draws bees and beetles.
- Is Amur Maple HOA-friendly?
- Amur Maple is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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