Amur Maple vs Shiny Cotoneaster (Hedge Cotoneaster) - TreeTime.ca

Amur Maple vs Shiny Cotoneaster (Hedge Cotoneaster)

Cotoneaster lucidus

Acer ginnala

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

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(new stock expected: fall of 2026)

Shiny Cotoneaster (Hedge Cotoneaster)
Amur Maple

The Shiny Cotoneaster (Hedge Cotoneaster) is a dense, deciduous shrub that gets its name from the glossy dark green leaves that turn an eye-catching mix of red and purple in the fall.
It produces small, pink flowers in spring and by late summer they are followed by red berries that ripen to black. This plant is great for attracting wildlife as it is loved by both birds and butterflies.

While the Shiny Cotoneaster does produce berries, they are inedible to humans. This plant takes pruning and shearing well, making it easy to shape to your liking and is a great choice for a hedge or privacy screen in your yard.

Amur Maple is an incredibly colorful tree. As summer turns to fall, it's bright green leaves turn fiery red. This tree is perfectly suited for urban environments. It's small size allows you to plant it in city yards and beneath power lines. Amur maple can also tolerate urban pollution, moist to dry conditions and is not affected by soil type or pH.

Shiny Cotoneaster (Hedge Cotoneaster) Quick Facts

Amur Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium

Toxicity: may cause stomach upset

Foliage: shiny
Foliage: glossy
Fall colour: mix of yellow scarlet, red, purple
Fall colour: scarlet red
Flowers: small, pale pink
Seeds: red tinged samaras
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


In row spacing: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Other Names: hedge cotoneaster, shiny leaf cotoneaster
Other Names: ginnala maple