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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

How often to water your Amur Maple

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.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Amur Maple in your home

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 🏡.

How to fertilize Amur Maple

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.

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.
Care Summary for Amur Maple
Amur Maple
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
