Amur Maple Tree Facts: Lifecycle And Care Tips Covered!

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The genus Acer comprises more than 132 species of maple trees that can be found in various countries.

The Amur maple tree is one such species of Acer native to northeastern Asia. This native shrub is a relatively small tree; therefore, they are widely seen in the backyard of homes for decorative purposes.

Amur maple is a native species of Asia covering Mongolia, Japan, and Korea in the east and Russia far east in the north. Amur maple is deciduous like most of the Maple species that can grow and reach a height of 20-30 ft (6-9 m). Thus it can be considered as a tall shrub. The branches of this Amur maple are slender, while the trunk has a diameter of 8–16 in (20–40 cm). However, the bark of these native shrubs can vary as the young branches have smooth and gray bark while older branches have grayish-brown bark.