Amur maple is a deciduous large shrub or small tree that grows to 20 feet, with brilliant red fall color. May grow in either a multi-stemmed or single-trunk form.
The leaves are opposite, 3-lobed with toothed margins, and are longer than they are wide.
Flowers are fragrant, white, and arranged in loose clusters. Bloom time is April and May when new foliage appears.
Fruits are red, ¾ - 1 inch long, double-winged samaras typical of maple trees. Each fruit has two seeds.
Bark is smooth and gray on young branches and grayish-brown on older branches.