Amur Maple

Black Locust

About Amur Maple and Black Locust

Amur Maple

Black Locust

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Eastern Europe, Western Asia

Types

Honey Locust

Number of Varieties

2010

0 40000

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Habitat

disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas

Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-75-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

9-3

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm1,524.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm1,066.80 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Green, Ivory

Rose, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Crimson

Purple, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Red, Crimson, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson

Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lobed

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil

Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Keep Slightly Dry

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

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

Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting, weakness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak

Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent

Antispasmodic, Antivinous, Cancer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmoiliant, Eye Problems, Febrifuge, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Flowers, Seeds, Wood

Other Uses

As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes

Fibre, For making oil, Used as a dye, Used as essential oil, Used as fuel, Used for woodware

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Acer ginnala

ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'

Common Name

Amur Maple

Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust

In Hindi

अमुर मेपल

Black Locust Tree

In German

Amur-Ahorn

Schwarz Locust Tree

In French

érable de l'Amour

Noir Arbre Locust

In Spanish

arce de Amur

Negro del árbol de la langosta

In Greek

Amur Maple

Μαύρο Locust Tree

In Portuguese

de bordo amur

Árvore Locust Preto

In Polish

klon amur

Robinii akacjowej Drzewo

In Latin

amur acernis

Locusta arbor Niger

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Fabales

Family

Aceraceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Acer

Robinia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Robinieae

Subfamily

Hippocastanoideae

Faboideae

Number of Species

12825

1 27800

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Properties of Amur Maple and Black Locust

Wondering what are the properties of Amur Maple and Black Locust? We provide you with everything About Amur Maple and Black Locust. Amur Maple doesn't have thorns and Black Locust doesn't have thorns. Also Amur Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Amur Maple has allergic reactions like and Black Locust has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Amur Maple and Black Locust and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Amur Maple and Black Locust

Season and care of Amur Maple and Black Locust is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Black Locust Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Locust season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Black Locust is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Locust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Amur Maple and Black Locust Physical Information

Amur Maple and Black Locust physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Black Locust height is 1,524.00 cm and width 1,066.80 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Black Locust are as follows:

Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Black Locust flower color: Rose and Violet
Black Locust leaf color: Red, Crimson and Bronze

Care of Amur Maple and Black Locust

Care of Amur Maple and Black Locust 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 Locust pruning is done Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, 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 Locust needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.