Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Texas
Types
-
Lupinus adsurgens, Lupinus affinis, Lupinus albicaulis
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
1a, 1b, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
White, Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Oblanceolate to oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
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
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Keep Slightly Dry
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Fertile, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Soil Enrichment
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Container, Hanging Basket
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
LUPINUS subcarnosus
Common Name
Amur Maple
Bluebonnet, Texas Bluebonnet
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
Bluebonnet Plant
In German
Amur-Ahorn
Blaue Lupine Pflanze
In French
érable de l'Amour
Bluebonnet Plante
In Spanish
arce de Amur
Planta bluebonnet
In Greek
Amur Maple
Bluebonnet φυτών
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
Bluebonnet de Plantas
In Polish
klon amur
Bluebonnet roślin
In Latin
amur acernis
Planta Bluebonnet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Amur Maple and Bluebonnet
Season and care of Amur Maple and Bluebonnet is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Bluebonnet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bluebonnet season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Bluebonnet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bluebonnet is Neutral, Alkaline.
Amur Maple and Bluebonnet Physical Information
Amur Maple and Bluebonnet physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bluebonnet height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Bluebonnet are as follows:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Bluebonnet flower color: White, Blue and Purple
- Bluebonnet leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Amur Maple and Bluebonnet
Care of Amur Maple and Bluebonnet 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 Bluebonnet 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 Bluebonnet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.