Amur Maple vs Common Caragana - TreeTime.ca

Amur Maple vs Common Caragana

Acer ginnala

Caragana arborescens

COMING SOON

(new stock expected: fall of 2026)

COMING SOON

(new stock expected: fall of 2026)

Amur Maple
Common Caragana

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.

Common Caragana is a fast growing shrub that's known for its exceptional hardiness and drought tolerance. Although it's most commonly planted in shelterbelts, Common Caragana is also an excellent hedge or feature shrub.

Note: in warmer areas, this species can be difficult to contain once planted. Use the right plant in the right place.

Amur Maple Quick Facts

Common Caragana Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 1b
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Height: 4 m (13 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium


Foliage: glossy
Fall colour: scarlet red
Flowers: yellow, in spring
Fruit: pod like fruits
Seeds: red tinged samaras
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no

In row spacing: 2.4 m (8 ft)

In row spacing: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Other Names: ginnala maple
Other Names: black karagana, caragana, pea tree, siberian pea shrub, yellow acacia