'Ruby Slippers' Amur Maple
Acer ginnala 'Ruby Slippers'
Planted 2016
This maple has a rounded form that grows best in full sun to part shade. It is grown for its bright red summer samaras. Its deep green foliage turns red and orange in the fall. It’s perfect for a smaller landscape.
![Ruby Slippers Amur Maple tree](/botanicalcenter/images/ruby-slippers-amur-maple.png)
![up close image of Ruby Slippers Amur Maple leaf](/botanicalcenter/images/leaf-amur-maple-slippers.png)
![Close up of Ruby Slippers Amur Maple bark](/botanicalcenter/images/bark-amur-maple-ruby-slippers.png)
![Close up of samaras or seeds of the Amur Maple tree](/botanicalcenter/images/samaras-amur-maple-ruby-slippers.png)
Height | Width | Zone | Growth Rate | Water Use |
---|---|---|---|---|
20 ft. | 20 ft. | 3 | Moderate | Low |
Leaf
Fine-textured, dark-green leaves with deep lobes.
Fruit
Bright red samaras.
Flower
Not showy.
Advantages
Low maintenance and adapts to different soil conditions.
Disadvantages
No significant disadvantages.