Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Not available
Quamash
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Pruning
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Deers, Not Available, Rabbits, Squirrels
Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
Common Name
Amur Maple
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
केमाज़
In German
Amur-Ahorn
Camas
In French
érable de l'Amour
Camas
In Spanish
arce de Amur
Camas
In Greek
Amur Maple
Camas
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
Camas
In Polish
klon amur
Camas
In Latin
amur acernis
camas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Aceraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Amur Maple and Camas
Season and care of Amur Maple and Camas is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Camas Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Camas season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Camas is Loam while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Amur Maple and Camas Physical Information
Amur Maple and Camas physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Camas height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Amur Maple and Camas are as follows:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
- Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Amur Maple and Camas
Care of Amur Maple and Camas 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 Camas pruning is done 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 Camas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.