Amur Maple

Acer ginnala · Sapindaceae (Soapberry family)

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Amur Maple

Leaf Morphology

Leaf Type

Simple, deciduous

Shape

Ovate to oblong with 3 lobes

Margin

Serrate or doubly serrate

Arrangement

Opposite with slender petioles

Venation

Palmate venation with prominent raised veins

Key Features

Distinctive three-lobed leaves with an elongated central lobe and sharply serrated margins.

Description

A small deciduous tree or large shrub featuring smooth grey bark, small fragrant white flowers in spring, and vibrant red autumn foliage.

Habitat

Found in forests, thickets, and landscapes thriving in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil.

Native Range

Native to northeastern Asia and widely planted in North America as an ornamental.

Identified on 10/18/2026