SCIENTIFIC NAME: Acer ginnala 'Ruby Slippers'

COMMON NAME: Ruby Slippers Amur Maple

GARDEN SIZE: 20 ft. tall x 20 ft. wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 3-6

EXPOSURE: Full Sun to Light Shade

WATER & SOIL: Tolerant of various soil moistures and textures. Drought-tolerant once established.

HABIT (FORM): Low-branched, Upright, Spreading to Rounded Canopy

FOLIAGE: Deciduous; Medium green, fine textured; transitions to bright red in fall

FLOWERS: Inconspicuous, with bright red samaras in early summer

PLANT ORIGIN: Central and northern China, Manchuria, Japan

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: May provide some nesting sites and shelter for birds and small mammals, but does not serve as much of a food source for local insects and wildlife.

FERTILIZING: May apply organic compost in the spring, but not generally necessary.

PRUNING: No pruning is necessary. If shaping is desired, may be trimmed during dormancy.

TOXICITY FLAGS: Generally non-toxic for pets.

USES: Specimen, Shade, Fall Color