Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
By seashore, Caribbean, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-14
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Black, Red, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Salt
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 water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Never Over-water, 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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged 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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Gallbladder Diseases, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a dye, 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, Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
CHRYSOBALANUS icaco
Common Name
Amur Maple
Paradise Plum
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
कोको बेर
In German
Amur-Ahorn
coco Plum
In French
érable de l'Amour
Coco Plum
In Spanish
arce de Amur
Coco Plum
In Greek
Amur Maple
Coco δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
Coco Plum
In Polish
klon amur
coco plum
In Latin
amur acernis
coco plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malpighiales
Family
Aceraceae
Chrysobalanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Amur Maple and Coco Plum
Season and care of Amur Maple and Coco Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Coco Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Coco Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Coco Plum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coco Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Amur Maple and Coco Plum Physical Information
Amur Maple and Coco Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Coco Plum height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Coco Plum are as follows:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Coco Plum flower color: White
- Coco Plum leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Amur Maple and Coco Plum
Care of Amur Maple and Coco 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 Coco Plum pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry. Whereas, in summer Coco Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.