Amur Maple is a tree, a long-term addition to the landscape. It's hardy across USDA zones 2 through 8 and shrugs off deer. Its mid spring flowers are a moderate draw for honeybees and native bees. It roots deep, which helps it reach moisture in a dry spell and open up tight soil as it establishes.
Zones
2-8
pH Range
4-6.5
Sun
Full Sun
Days to Maturity
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What Amur Maple is
Amur Maple grows as a perennial and reaches around 20 feet at maturity. It blooms white in mid spring. It's also deer-resistant.
How to grow Amur Maple
Amur Maple grows in USDA zones 2 through 8. Amur Maple does best in full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sun a day — and soil from pH 4 to 6.5, on well-drained ground. It needs a growing season of at least 210 frost-free days and about 500 hours of winter chill, which is why climate matters as much as soil.
USDA Zones
2-8
USDA PHZM 2023
Soil pH
4 - 6.5
USDA PLANTS Database
Sun
Full Sun
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Drainage
well (dry spells)
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Frost Tolerance
44.6°F
The lowest temperature it shrugs off — below this, expect damage without cover.
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Mature Height
20 ft
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Chill Hours
500+
Winter hours below ~45°F it needs to fruit — too-mild winters can leave it bloom-shy.
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Frost-Free Days
210+
The frost-free stretch it needs start to finish — short-season areas may need an indoor head start.
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Plant it right
Set amur maple in full sun with well-drained soil. Many fruit trees need a second variety nearby to pollinate — check before you plant just one.
Match the soil
Amur Maple prefers pH 4 to 6.5 (FAO ECOCROP). A quick soil test from your local Extension lab tells you whether to add lime or sulfur to land in band.
Water steadily
Keep the root zone evenly moist through establishment. A 2–3 inch mulch layer holds moisture without waterlogging.
Be patient, then harvest
Prune annually while the tree establishes; fruit trees reward patience with years of harvest. Local Extension guides publish per-cultivar bearing-age tables.
Good to know
Good news for pet owners — amur maple isn't known to be toxic to dogs or cats. (Source: ASPCA.)
Amur Maple offers moderate value to bees and other pollinators.
Where Amur Maple thrives
Amur Maple is hardy across USDA zones 2 through 8. Zone is only the starting point, though: the soil pH, drainage, and frost dates on your specific land decide how well it actually does.
Zones 2–8·Where Amur Maple growsOpen map →
Continental US shown — Alaska and US Pacific territories sit outside the federal map's polygon dataset.
On USDA hardiness-zone overlap, Amur Maple can grow in these states:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow Amur Maple in my zone?
Amur Maple grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 8 (USDA PHZM 2023). Zone is one factor — soil pH, drainage, and frost dates on your specific parcel also shape whether it takes.
When should you plant Amur Maple?
Set amur maple out in early spring or fall while it's dormant, so the roots establish before the heat of summer. Your local last-frost date — which a Growable Ground report pulls for your exact address — sets the precise window.
How much sun does Amur Maple need?
Amur Maple needs full sun — a spot that catches at least 6 hours of direct summer sun a day. In more shade it still grows, but usually gives a smaller, later crop. The catch is that a yard rarely gets even light everywhere — a fence, the house, or one tall tree can quietly take those hours. A Growable Ground report reads the real sun-hours across your land, canopy and buildings included, so you can pick the brightest bed before you plant.
What soil does Amur Maple need?
Amur Maple prefers soil pH 4 to 6.5, on well-drained ground (FAO ECOCROP). Your report scores your parcel's actual soil against that using USDA SSURGO data.
Does Amur Maple attract pollinators?
Yes — amur maple's flowers are a solid nectar source for honeybees and native bees.
Is Amur Maple safe for pets?
Amur Maple is not known to be toxic to dogs or cats based on available data. Always supervise pets around new plantings. (Source: ASPCA.)