Plant Care Amur Maple

Amur Maple

About Amur Maple

Amur Maple is a deciduous small tree or shrub native to Asia. It grows 15-20 feet tall and wide with a rounded to open crown. The leaves have a distinctive 3-lobed pattern with the central lobe being elongated. Fall color is red to orange. It is adaptable to most well-drained soils and will grow in sun to dappled shade.

Taxonomy

Acer tataricum
Acer
Sapindaceae
Sapindales

Also known as

Tatarian maple and Tatar maple

How to care for Amur Maple

💦 Water

How often to water your Amur Maple

Water needs for Amur Maple
0.5 cups
every 9

Amur Maple needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Amur Maple

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Amur Maple in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Amur Maple: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Amur Maple love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Amur Maple does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Amur Maple in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Amur Maple

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Amur Maple: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Amur Maple after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Amur Maple is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!


💦 Water Needs

Amur Maple prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Amur Maple requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.


🪴 Soil

Amur Maple is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.


💩 Fertilizer

Amur Maple grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Amur Maple will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Amur Maple can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.


🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Amur Maple can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Amur Maple

Amur Maple

Amur Maple


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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