Key Characteristics
• Mature Size: 15–20 ft tall | 15–20 ft wide
• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
• Form: Small tree or large multi-stem shrub, rounded
• Fall Color: Bright red to orange-red
• Lifespan: 40+ years with proper care
Planting & Care Considerations
• Full sun to partial shade
• Can be trained single-stem or allowed to multi-stem
• Deep but infrequent watering after establishment
• Minimal pruning required beyond structure
Why Amur - Ginnala Flame Maple Works on the Front Range
• Excellent cold hardiness and wind tolerance
• Handles alkaline soils better than most maples
• Very adaptable to drought once established
• Reliable fall color even in challenging sites
Common Problems
• Occasional leaf scorch during extreme heat
• Minor chlorosis in very high-pH soils
• Generally low pest and disease pressure
Best Use Scenarios
• Small yards and tight spaces
• Under utility lines
• Windy or exposed Front Range sites
• Low-maintenance landscapes
Great Western Tree Care
Larkspur, CO Location
Mon - Fri: 8a to 5p
9575 Spruce Mountain Rd
Larkspur, CO 80118
(720) 535-8769
Aurora, CO Location
Mon - Fri: 8a to 5p
10730 E Bethany Dr
Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 913-7749