Compact Amur Maple Shrub
Acer ginnala 'Compactum'
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Delivery and Shipping
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Delivery and Shipping
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| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
| $199+ | FREE |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
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Your order is protected by our compliance system that:
- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
- Protects gardens from invasive pests and diseases
Plant Profile & Growing Essentials
Cold hardy, Fall Color/Interest, Clay Tolerant, Drought resistant, and Hedge/Screen
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Height
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Width
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Growing Zones
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Sunlight
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Growth RateModerate
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Flower Color
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Leaf Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Planting & Care Instructions
Planting & Care Instructions
Growing Zones 4-7
The Compact Amur Maple (Acer ginnala 'Compactum') is an ornamental Maple shrub with a small form that brings all your favorite features of a Maple in a compact package. Your Compact Amur Maple has a compact, rounded form that fills out nicely with dark green, 3-lobed leaves.
Clusters of small, pale yellow flowers will appear in spring to tease your senses with their subtle, sweet fragrance and bring in the butterflies. Double samara seedpods develop soon after and shift from green into brown for mid-summer. The Compact Amur Maple grows naturally as a multi-stemmed, dense, and compact shrub.
As delightful as all these features are, however, you'll see the true value of this diminutive shrub when it displays its autumn color! Your Compact Amur Maple will burst forth in shades of orange and red that seem to burn like tiny beacons amid other fall plantings!
Landscape Application:
The Amur Maple Shrub would make an excellent accent plant for your foundation or among mixed shrub borders! A dramatic hedge along an outbuilding or your property line as a screen or colorful privacy row!
The size of this deciduous plant is even great as a container plant for your patio! Try "limbing up" your shrub by pruning it into a single or multi-stemmed small tree. This will create a stunning small specimen for your front and back yard garden vignettes, raised berms, and urn focal points!
- Lacy 3-Lobed Leaves
- Dense Multi-Stemmed Shrub
- Bright Orange & Red Fall Color
- Fragrant Little Flowers
- Hedges, Container Plants & Small Scale Specimens
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Your Compact Amur Maple enjoys well-drained soils and full sun, but will tolerate some shade - especially in hotter climates. It's reasonably drought-tolerant once established but you should water new trees consistently and not let them dry out, that way your Maple established a deep root system. Prune in late winter or early spring to tidy up and shape your shrub.
- Full Sun & Highly Adaptable
- Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate Moisture Needs
- Prune In Spring
- Very Easy To Grow!
You can expect your Compact Amur Maple to have a 60-year lifespan, so whatever form you choose to grow your Maple in, you're sure to enjoy it for a very long time. Order this Maple bush at NatureHills.com today!
