Ruby Slippers Amur Maple
Quick Overview
Ruby Slippers Amur Maple's dense canopy is adorned by showy bright red samaras in late spring. Its fine-textured green leaves transition to a brilliant red in the fall.Â
Details
Quick Overview
Why it rocks:
Ruby Slippers Amur Maple shows off in early summer with its bright red samaras that contrast against its medium-green leaves which will transition to a brilliant red in the fall. Ruby Slippers Maple has a dense upright spreading to a rounded canopy once it reaches full maturity.Â
Where to put it:
Ruby Slippers Amur Maple is an excellent choice for a specimen tree in the landscape. Plant it anywhere shade and ornamental interest are needed.Â
What it needs:
Ruby Slippers Amur Maple prefers well-drained soil and will do well in full sun to part shade, performing well in a variety of site conditions. Be sure to follow our tree care instructions for the first few growing seasons until the root system is well-established.
Specs
Botanical Name | A. ginnala ‘Ruby Slippers’ |
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Hardiness Zone | 3 |
Tree Type | Shade, Ornamental & Flowering |
Size Range | Small Tree (15-25 feet) |
Mature Height | 20' |
Mature Spread | 20' |
Shape | Round, Upright Spreading/Arching |
Foliage Color | Medium Green |
Fall Color | Brilliant Red |
Flower Color | N/A |
Decorative Fruit | Bright Red Samaras |
Landscape Uses | Shade, Ornamental/Flowering |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Plant Tolerance | Adaptable |
Standout Feature | Bright Red Samaras, Upright Spreading to Rounded, Bright Red Fall Color |