Fauna
Plant

Amur Maple

Acer ginnala

Also known as Siberian Maple

Amur maple forms a dense, multi-stemmed small tree or large shrub renowned for its brilliant scarlet autumn foliage and sweet-scented spring blossoms. Pairs of winged samaras develop early in summer, turning bright reddish-pink long before the leaves shift color. Though prized in urban landscaping for exceptional cold tolerance, escaped seedlings frequently invade native prairies and forest edges across North America.

DeciduousCold-HardyOrnamental
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & preyAutotrophic (photosynthesis)
Predators
  • White-Tailed Deer
  • Asian Longhorned Beetle
  • Spongy Moth
ThreatsVerticillium wilt, Asian longhorned beetle, and localized fungal leaf spot
HabitatsRiverbanks, woodland edges, prairies, and open thickets
Life span50–100 years
Classification
  1. OrderSapindales
  2. FamilySapindaceae
  3. GenusAcer
  4. SpeciesAcer ginnala
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
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  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is low
Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
  • Identification: Look for glossy, deeply three-lobed leaves with a distinctly elongated middle lobe.
  • Landscape Management: Monitor nearby natural woodlands and prairies for runaway seedlings, as it displaces native understory flora.
  • Pruning: Trim lower suckers in late summer to cultivate an upright single-stemmed tree form.
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