Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
Requires a 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Attracts
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Employed in herbal medicine, 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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
PRUNUS cerasifera
Common Name
Amur Maple
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
चेरी प्लम
In German
Amur-Ahorn
cherry Plum
In French
érable de l'Amour
Prunus
In Spanish
arce de Amur
cherry Plum
In Greek
Amur Maple
Cherry Plum
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
cherry Plum
In Polish
klon amur
Cherry Plum
In Latin
amur acernis
cerasus PRUNUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Amur Maple and Cherry Plum
Season and care of Amur Maple and Cherry Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Cherry Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Cherry Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Amur Maple and Cherry Plum Physical Information
Amur Maple and Cherry Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Cherry Plum are as follows:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Cherry Plum flower color:
- Cherry Plum leaf color:
Care of Amur Maple and Cherry Plum
Care of Amur Maple and Cherry Plum 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 Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry. Whereas, in summer Cherry Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.