Acer tartaricum subsp. Ginnala

Planted: 1995

This tree is near the moat steps

Genus:	A subspecies of Acer tartaricum (Tatarian Maple), hence, Acer tataricum subsp. g Ginnala. The leaves of Acer tartaaricum are unlobed. Whereas leaves of Acer tartaaricum subsp. Ginnala may be 3 to 5 lobed, resembling those of Acer Ginnala.
Distribution:	Native to Central and northern China, Eastern Russia and Japan. Invasive in some US states.
Bought from:	Hillier Nurseries, Romsey, Hampshire.
Appearance:	Deciduous tree/shrub, (3 to 6 m) high, multi-stemmed, rounded but variable, open.
Leaf:	Leaves opposite, simple, 2.5 to 7.5 cm long, 3 to 5 lobed, relatively long central lobe.
Uses:	Grown as an ornamental tree in northern regions of Europe and North America. It is the most cold-tolerant maple. Gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit. Valued in Japan as a species suitable for bonsai.
Anecdotes and Comments:	The name “ginnala” is a native name, or possibly from the Greek ginnos, a small mule, referring to its size and hardiness. Introduced to North America in the 1860s.