Red Rhapsody® Amur Maple
Acer tataricum subsp. ginnala 'Mondy'
SKU
00048
Brilliant red fall foliage highlights this small, versatile, bushy tree. The wonderful bare-stemmed winter silhouette with smooth gray bark leafs out before other maples in spring, with heavily lobed, dark green foliage, followed by small, fragrant, yellow-white flower clusters. Excellent cold tolerance. Best fall color in cool northern regions.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | AY-ser tat-TAR-ee-kum jin-NAY-luh |
|---|---|
| Lore | The genus Acer was named from the old world Latin name for this tribe of trees in Europe. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 15 to 20 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring blooms develop deep red, winged samaras in late summer. |
| Design Ideas | Ideally sized accent tree for smaller home sites in beds and borders or as a foundation planting stand out. Use as seasonal front yard attention-getter or for a long range view out back. Can be utilized in groves for creative color compositions. Adapts well to wild gardens providing big maple looks in limited spaces. An excellent plant for a Japanese-style garden, mixed with airy, deciduous small trees and dense conifers. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Round |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Wildlife Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Fall Color, Naturalizes Well, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Tolerates Alkaline Soil, Tolerates Wet Soils, Fast Growing, Pet Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. |
| Companion Plants | Lily of the Valley Shrub (Pieris); Azalea (Azalea); Mugo Pine (Pinus); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia); Astilbe (Astilbe) |
Thrives in enriched, evenly moist well-drained soil, but adaptable to most soil conditions. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil; tolerates mild drought. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 2-7
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