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Amur maple was introduced to North American in the 1860s as an ornamental and for <br />wildlife and windbreak plantings. It is tolerant of shade and is often found in disturbed <br />areas, along forest edges, roadsides, in early successional forests and in ornamental <br />landscapes. Amur maple displaces native shrubs and understory trees in open woods, <br />and shades out native grasses and herbaceous plants in savanna habitats. <br />Amur maple and Tatarian maple are Minnesota Department of Agriculture Specially <br />Regulated Plants. Sellers must affix a label that advises buyers to only plant Amur maple <br />or Tatarian maple and their cultivars in landscapes where the seedlings will be <br />controlled by mowing and other means. <br /> Amur maple should be planted at least 100 yards from natural areas. <br />According to the DNR: