Skip to content

🌱 About plants

Plant database

Ruby Slippers Amur Maple (Acer ginnala ‘Ruby Slippers’)

Ruby Slippers Amur Maple (Acer ginnala ‘Ruby Slippers’)

Also known as: Acer ginnala 'Ruby Slippers'.

The Ruby Slippers Amur Maple is remarkably resilient, withstanding a range of harsh conditions. It features an upright growth pattern, spiraling leaves, and vivid red stems, making it an exceptional choice for ornamental purposes. The foliage presents a lush green during the summer, accented with cream-colored edges, while the stem takes on a striking red hue in the cooler months, contributing to the tree’s distinctive charm. This species grows rapidly and is highly adaptable, enduring extreme heat, drought, and cold. It prospers in diverse soil types and requires minimal care. The Ruby Slippers Amur Maple is indeed a splendid addition to any garden, offering a splash of vibrant colors throughout the entire year.

Plant care guide:

Watering

The Ruby Slippers Amur Maple will need to be watered on a regular basis, approximately once a week. It is best to wait until the top inch or so of soil has dried before watering. The amount of water to give the plant can vary depending on the size of the pot and the time of year, but in general, aim for a good soaking that leaves the entire root mass evenly moist. Keep an eye on the leaves of the plant for signs of wilting, which could indicate that more water is needed. During the warmer summer months, it may be necessary to water as often as every other day. While the Ruby Slippers Amur Maple should not be left to dry out completely, it is important not to overwater as too much moisture can lead to root rot.

Sunlight

The Ruby Slippers Amur Maple is a deciduous plant species that does best in full sun, meaning 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day. This species of maple is best suited to locations that receive ample daylight, though it can still thrive in part sun, or indirect, light.

Pruning

Pruning of the Ruby Slippers Amur Maple should be done in late spring or early summer, after it has finished flowering and before the new growth starts. The extent of pruning for this tree species is moderate, which means about 1-third of the existing branch structure should be removed in order to encourage new, healthy growth. To ensure the tree looks its best, any dead, diseased, or broken branches should be removed as well as any branches that are rubbing against each other or growing in an undesirable direction. It is also a good idea to thin the canopy to increase air flow and light penetration.

Plant information:

  • Family: Sapindaceae
  • Type: Tree
  • Height: ~6.1 meters
  • Cycle: Perennial
  • Growth Rate: Low
  • Anatomy:
    • Trunks: silver-green
    • Branches: silver-green
    • Twigs: silver-green
    • Leaves: yellow
  • Watering:
    • Every 7-10 days
  • Sunlight requirement: full sun, part shade
  • Pruning:
    • May, June, July
  • Propagation: Cutting, Grafting Propagation, Layering Propagation, Air Layering Propagation, Root Division
  • Origin: China
  • Seeds: No
  • Drought Tolerant: Yes
  • Salt Tolerant: No
  • Thorny: No
  • Invasive: No
  • Tropical: No
  • Indoor: No
  • Flowers: No
  • Cones: No
  • Fruits: No
  • Edible Fruit: No
  • Leaf: Yes
  • Edible Leaf: No
  • Cuisine: No
  • Medicinal: No
  • Poisonous to Humans: No
  • Poisonous to Pets: No
Hardiness Zone Map
Plant Hardiness Zone: 3

Sources & more information:

Content is based on public databases such as the KEW Plants of the World database, among others. Please double-check all information. "About Plants" does not take responsibility for any inaccuracies.