Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Argentina
Types
-
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
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 Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
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 Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
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
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
-
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Amur Maple
Cholla
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Amur-Ahorn
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
érable de l'Amour
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
arce de Amur
planta de Cholla
In Greek
Amur Maple
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
planta Salão
In Polish
klon amur
roślin Hall
In Latin
amur acernis
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aceraceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Opuntioideae
Season and Care of Amur Maple and Cholla
Season and care of Amur Maple and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cholla season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Amur Maple and Cholla Physical Information
Amur Maple and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Cholla are as follows:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Amur Maple and Cholla
Care of Amur Maple and Cholla 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 Cholla 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 Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.