Pollinator plant

Amur Maple

Acer tataricum subsp.ginnala

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Common names

3 names · 3 languages
EnglishYour language
Other languages (2)
Dutch
  • Esdoorn
German
  • Mongolischer Steppen-Ahorn[2]
Sources & name notes (2)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Catalogue language labels are reviewed separately from botanical source records.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Acer tataricum subsp. ginnala — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Amur Maple — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Acer tataricum subsp. ginnala.
[2] Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Acer tataricum subsp. ginnala ↗

Common names from World Plants, version 26.05, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20. License: CC BY.

Source records
  • Amur maple (EN); Mongolischer Steppen-Ahorn (DE) — VernacularName.tsv, line 173882; taxon 5FD3V.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Acer tataricum subsp. ginnala is an accepted subspecies in Catalogue of Life.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1]
Botanical family
Sapindaceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

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Mature height
4.57–6.1 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

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Mature spread
4.57–6.1 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

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Plant habit
Multi-stemmed; Open; Rounded

NC State Extension profile.

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Growth rate
Rapid

NC State Extension profile.

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Foliage
Deciduous

NC State Extension profile.

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Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day); Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day); Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

NC State Extension profile.

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Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage; Moist

NC State Extension profile.

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Soil texture
Clay; Loam (Silt)

NC State Extension profile.

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Soil pH
Acid (<6.0); Alkaline (>8.0); Neutral (6.0-8.0)

NC State Extension profile. These source categories do not certify the catalogue’s numeric pH interval.

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Flowering season
Spring

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

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Reported wildlife attraction
Listed as attracting: moths, pollinators.

NC State Extension profile. Broad wildlife categories; this does not establish flower visits by a named bee species or quantify nectar and pollen.

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Native range
Central and northern China, Manchuria and Japan.

Retained complete-name NC State Extension profile; Country Or Region Of Origin reviewed before further web sources.

Sources [3]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

High suitability
Nectar value High
Pollen value High

Solitary wild bees

High suitability
Nectar value High
Pollen value High
Plant profile

About this plant

Amur Maple (Acer tataricum subsp.ginnala) is a shrub. It flowers from May to June.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Acer tataricum subsp. ginnala — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 1514710; ID 5FD3V; rank subspecies; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 1514710; ID 5FD3V; rank subspecies; status accepted

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    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Acer tataricum subsp. ginnala — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: Mature heightMature spreadPlant habitGrowth rateFoliageLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureSoil pHFlowering seasonReported wildlife attraction
    Relevant sections
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time
    • Reported wildlife attraction: Attracts

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  3. NC State Extension Acer tataricum subsp. ginnala — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: Native range
    Relevant sections
    • Native range: Country Or Region Of Origin

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