Amur maple Aceraceae Acer ginnala Maxim.   symbol: ACGI
	Leaf: Opposite, simple, serrated, 2 to 4 inches long, 3 lobed; middle lobe is usually much longer than two side lobes; shiny green above, paler below. Leaf shape is highly variable. Flower: Long-stemmed, pale yellow or creamy, tall wide clusters; appearing in early spring. Fruit: Samara, 3/4 to 1" long, hanging at very tight angles or nearly parallel, ripen in early fall and persist. Twig: Slender, glabrous, reddish brown, lighter lenticels, raised leaf scars and short broad buds. Bark: Grayish brown, smooth, with darker striations or furrows with age. Form: Small tree to 20 feet tall, multi-stemmed, spreading crown.
	USDA Plants Database Acer ginnala is planted in the highlighted USDA hardiness zones to the left and may seed into the landscape. See a map of the states in which Amur maple has escaped (opens a new window).