Amur Maple
Acer ginnala
Last reviewed: August 2026
Amur Maple (Acer ginnala) is a perennial tree. It blooms in May and June. The flowers draw bees and beetles.
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
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Native alternatives to Amur Maple
Amur Maple is not native to the United States. These natives fill a similar role in a planting, matched on bloom season, bloom color and mature size.
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Find rebates in your areaAmur 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.
Growing Amur Maple
Grow Amur Maple in full sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 180 to 360 inches tall and spread 180 to 240 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
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
- When does Amur maple bloom?
- Amur maple produces small, fragrant yellowish white flowers in May and June, appearing as the leaves emerge.
- What insects visit Amur maple flowers?
- Bees and beetles are commonly seen visiting the flowers of Amur maple during its spring bloom.
- What growing conditions suit Amur maple best?
- It grows best in full sun to light shade with medium moisture, and it tolerates short dry spells once established.
- How large does Amur maple get?
- It usually grows as a small tree or large shrub, reaching about 15 to 20 feet tall with a rounded, multi stemmed form.
- What does Amur maple look like in fall?
- Its leaves often turn shades of red or orange in autumn, and the winged seed clusters take on a reddish tint before ripening.
- 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.
- Is Amur Maple HOA-friendly?
- Amur Maple is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
These answers were drafted with an AI model from this plant's data. Verify care details with a local expert.
Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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