Acer ginnala Amur maple (Aceraceae) Deciduous tree

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Acer ginnala
Amur maple
Deciduous tree
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The Acer ginnala plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Manchuria. It is a member of the Aceraceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Amur maple. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. tataricum ginnala.

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Latin Name:  Acer ginnala
Common Name:  Amur maple
Family:  Aceraceae
Author:  Maxim.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  10   Mature Width:  8

Habitat:  Found in many habitats in Korea, especially along streamsides and swampy places[151].

Cultivation Notes: Of easy cultivation, it prefers a good moist well-drained soil on the acid side[11, 182]. Prefers a sunny position but tolerates some shade[11, 200]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Chlorosis can sometimes develop as a result of iron deficiency when the plants are grown in alkaline soils, but in general maples are not fussy as to soil pH. A very ornamental tree[1], there are some named varieties[11]. The form 'Bailey Compact' is a compact form originating in N. America. Very closely related to and possibly only a ssp of A. tataricum[11]. The dried leaves are exported to China in large quantities for their use as a dye[151]. Most maples are bad companion plants, inhibiting the growth of nearby plants[18, 20].

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