Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
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, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Cold climate
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
-
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Amur Maple
Black Currant
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
Black Currant
In German
Amur-Ahorn
Black Currant
In French
érable de l'Amour
groseille noire
In Spanish
arce de Amur
negro Grosella
In Greek
Amur Maple
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
groselha-preta
In Polish
klon amur
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
amur acernis
nigrum currants
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Amur Maple and Black Currant
Season and care of Amur Maple and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Amur Maple and Black Currant Physical Information
Amur Maple and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Black Currant are as follows:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Amur Maple and Black Currant
Care of Amur Maple and Black Currant 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 Black Currant 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 Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.