Acer ginnala 'Flame'
More About Acer ginnala 'Flame'
- AKA Acer tataricum subsp. ginnala 'Flame'
- Naturally a large shrub, it can be trained into a tree form
- Fragrant, yellowish flowers appear just before the leaves
- Seeds emerge red, maturing to brown
- Glossy, dark green leaves change to fiery-red in the fall
- Useful as a hedge or single specimen
- Bloom Time: Early spring
Zone:
2Height:
5-7 mSpread:
5-7 mColour:
YellowFlame Maple Growing and Maintenance Tips
Tolerant of a wide range of soils and pH, growing best in a moist, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Amur maple will tolerate heavy pruning. Flame maple exhibits amazing fall colour. It can be grown as a specimen tree or multi-stemmed plant. Has been proven to be invasive.
Acer ginnala 'Flame' Characteristics
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Low Maintenance
Soil Moisture
Well-drainedAverage to Dry Soils
Moist to Average
Growth Rate
MediumAttributes
SeedDeciduous
Fall Color
Flowering Time
Early SpringHabit
CompactRounded
Foliage Color
Green (dark)Landscape uses
SpecimenHedge
Suitable Substitutions for Acer ginnala 'Flame'
Acer ginnala
Amur Maple
Acer ginnala 'Ruby Slippers'
Ruby Slippers Amur Maple
Acer buergerianum
Trident Maple, Three Toothed Maple
