Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
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Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Gold
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
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Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Amur Maple
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Amur-Ahorn
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
érable de l'Amour
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
arce de Amur
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Amur Maple
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
klon amur
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
amur acernis
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Aceraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Amur Maple and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Amur Maple and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Amur Maple and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Amur Maple and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Amur Maple and Big leaf Maple
Care of Amur Maple and Big leaf Maple 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 Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry. Whereas, in summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.