Amur Maple
1920 Eastlake Ave.
The Amur Maple Acer tataricum subsp. "Ginnala" is a deciduous large shrub or small tree that grows to 20 feet, with brilliant red fall color. It may grow in either a multi-stemmed or single-trunk form. The leaves are opposite, 3-lobed with toothed margins, and are longer than they are wide. The flowers are fragrant, white, and arranged in loose clusters. The seeds are ¾ - 1 inch long, double-winged samaras typical of maple trees and turn from green to red in fall. The bark is smooth and gray on young branches and grayish brown on older branches.
Amur Maple has been found to produce allelopathic chemicals. Allelopathic chemicals are biochemicals produced by plants that can influence the growth, survival, and reproduction of other organisms nearby, either positively or negatively. It can be invasive when planted in an open field, but not as a street tree or landscape tree. It is a good landscape choice because of its small size and lovely fall colour.
Around the corner at 425 Maple Street is a spectacular mature Amur Maple (see photo above).
Alternate location: 110 Maintenance Road, USask grounds