Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
-
Nolina microcarpa, Nolina texana
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
Desert, Foot Hills, High elevation, Upland, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs, Water once every two or three weeks
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Keep Slightly Dry
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for animals, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Animal Feed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
NOLINA microcarpa
Common Name
Amur Maple
Sacahuista, Palmilla
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
Bear Grass
In German
Amur-Ahorn
Bärn-Gras
In French
érable de l'Amour
ours Herbe
In Spanish
arce de Amur
Hierba de oso
In Greek
Amur Maple
αρκούδα Grass
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
bear Grass
In Polish
klon amur
miś Trawa
In Latin
amur acernis
herbas ferunt
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Liliales
Family
Aceraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Nolinoideae
Season and Care of Amur Maple and Bear Grass
Season and care of Amur Maple and Bear Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Bear Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bear Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Bear Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bear Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Amur Maple and Bear Grass Physical Information
Amur Maple and Bear Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bear Grass height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Bear Grass are as follows:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Bear Grass flower color: White and Green
- Bear Grass leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Amur Maple and Bear Grass
Care of Amur Maple and Bear Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bear Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry. Whereas, in summer Bear Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.