Turns out it was an Amur maple (acer ginnala), a large shrub or small tree native to northeast Asia. It is named for the Amur River, the tenth-longest river in the world, the river that forms part ...

Q: I am considering an amur maple near my slate patio because it would be nice to have a shaded area at the back of my house. I get high winds much of the year.

In observance of National Arbor Day 2023, Fort Riley’s Environmental Division, Directorate of Public Works, planted an Amur Maple tree at 1020 Huebner, headquarters for Fort Riley Fire and ...