Amur maple
Acer ginnala

Family: Sapindaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 5 m tall. There are prickles along the stem. The leaves are twice divided and there are 8-18 pairs of pinnae. There are up to 50 pairs of pinnules on each pinnae. The flowers are yellow. They are in large clusters at the ends of branches. The pods are flattened.

There are about 120-150 Acer species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows best in well-drained alkaline soils. It is resistant to frost and sensitive to drought. Hobart Botanical Gardens.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, China, Japan, Manchuria, Slovenia, Tasmania

How it is used for food

The young leaves are used as a tea substitute.

Edible parts

Leaves - tea

How it is grown

Plants are grown from ripe seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Amurski javor

Synonyms

Acer tataricum var. ginnala Max.;