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MAYMONT’S TREE OF THE MONTH - JULY
Amur Maple
Acer ginnala
Location at Maymont: Children’s Farm
Zone: 3-8
Blooms: small clusters of yellow-white fragrant flowers in the spring
Fruit: red-brown parallel winged fruit, samara, _ to 1" long
Leaf: dark green glossy leaves with variations of yellow and red in the fall
Height: 15-20’ in height with a spread equal or more
Exposure: full sun or light shade
Culture: easy to transplant and is adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions
Acer ginnala is a small, multi-stemmed tree ideal for the landscape due to its size, soil adaptability and ability to withstand heavy pruning. It is relatively free of insects and disease and can even be grown in container.
Sponsored by a grant from the Virginia Department of Forestry
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