Acer tataricum ssp. ginnala 'Flame'
Flame Amur Maple

Acer tataricum ssp. ginnala ′Flame′ - Overall Tree in Summer
 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flowers:
Yellow (Fragrant but inconspicuous pale yellow flowers)
 Foliage:
Green (Interesting green foliage in summer); Red (Fiery red fall color)
 Fruit:
Red (Samaras)
 Ultimate Height:
15.00ft feet
 Ultimate Spread:
15.00ft feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil:
Quite adaptable to different soil types and pH levels, but prefers moist, well-drained soil
 Range:
Cultivated origin
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Leaves opposite, simple, 1.5-3" long, 3-lobed, with a long central lobe that resembles a dagger. Samara wings nearly parallel.
 Ecological Functions:
 Special Characteristics:
  • Fruiting Characteristics 208
  • Fall Color 214
  • Patio Tree 129
  • Screen 171
  • Specimen 602

    • Additional Information

    Extremely hardy small tree with interesting foliage (elongated center lobe) and colorful fruits. Widely adapted and trouble-free. Prefers sun but tolerates some shade. Good for growth in large planters. Among first trees to leaf out. Withstands heavy pruning. Can be damaged by ice stroms. Verticillium susceptible, but rare.

    When Acer tataricum ssp. ginnala 'Flame' has been observed flowering or fruiting at Purdue University

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    1 Acer tataricum ssp. ginnala 'Flame' found

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