Flame Amur Maple

Acer ginnala 'Flame'

Form: Dense shrub or small tree.
Size: 15 to 20 feet tall with an equal spread.
Zone: 5 to 8.
Leaves: Deciduous. Glossy dark green changing to shades of yellow to bright red in the fall.
Bark: Smooth and grayish brown.
Fruit: Samara, often turning red.
Growth Rate: Fast.
Description: Typically cultivated as a multi-stemmed or clump-formed tree. A fast and vigorous grower that is highly adaptable and tolerant of poor conditions. Samaras often turn a glowing red in the middle of summer giving additional ornamental interest.