Amur maple is native to Japan and China. It was introduced to North America in the 1860s, and is frequently sold commercially as an ornamental and windbreak plant. A prolific seed producer, Amur maple is becoming invasive in the northern United States. Amur maple displaces native shrubs and understory trees in open woods, and shades out native grasses and herbaceous plants in savanna habitats.
Why remove Amur maple and other invasive plant species?