Emerald Elf Amur Maple

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Emerald Elf Amur Maple

It is a deciduous plant and likes full sun to light shade. Emerald Elf Amur Maple, Acer ginnala 'Emerald Elf', is a compact selection of Amur Maple that combines spectacular fall color with a small rounded shape. Emerald Elf Amur Maple prefers well-drained acidic soils. Excellent as a specimen plant or as a colorful hedge, or suitable for growing in containers. The glossy dark green summer foliage turns scarlet to purple in the fall. It has a growth of 5 to 6 feet tall and 5 to 6 feet wide, is drought-tolerant, and suitable for xeriscaping. Let it serve as a focal point in your yard or garden. Water regularly; do not overwater. ... get more information

 

Mock Orange - Sweet The Sweet Mock Orange, Philadephus coronarius, is a deciduous shrub. Some mock oranges are without fragrance. Flowers are single, semi-double, or double and they vary in size. The bloom period is quite short, normally not more than 7 to 10 days. The summer foliage is dark green and quite free of pest and disease problems. It is possible that most mock oranges will suffer from occasional tip kill in zone 4 and quite often in zone 3.

Emerald Elf Amur Maple