Amur Maple

Crossandra

About Amur Maple and Crossandra

Amur Maple

Crossandra

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

Eastern Europe, Western Asia

Southeastern Asia, India

Types

Orange, Dark Red (Ratan aboli), Yellow, Delhi Crossandra , Arka Ambara, Arka Kanaka (IIHR varieties)

Number of Varieties

206

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Habitat

disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas

Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Urban areas, Wild

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-710-15

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

10-9

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14

H1, H2, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm40.60 cm

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm25.40 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Green, Ivory

Orange, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Crimson

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lobed

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil

Water daily during growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Keep Slightly Dry

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full 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 flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai

Balanced 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

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak

Agroforestry

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent

Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Bronchitis, Cough, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees

Container, Cutflower, Hedges, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Acer ginnala

CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis

Common Name

Amur Maple

Crossandra, firecracker flower

In Hindi

अमुर मेपल

Crossandra

In German

Amur-Ahorn

Crossandra

In French

érable de l'Amour

Crossandra

In Spanish

arce de Amur

Crossandra

In Greek

Amur Maple

Crossandra

In Portuguese

de bordo amur

Crossandra

In Polish

klon amur

Crossandra

In Latin

amur acernis

Crossandra

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Scrophulariales

Family

Aceraceae

Acanthaceae

Genus

Acer

Crossandra

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Hippocastanoideae

Number of Species

12852

1 27800

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Properties of Amur Maple and Crossandra

Wondering what are the properties of Amur Maple and Crossandra? We provide you with everything About Amur Maple and Crossandra. Amur Maple doesn't have thorns and Crossandra doesn't have thorns. Also Amur Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Amur Maple has allergic reactions like and Crossandra has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Amur Maple and Crossandra and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Amur Maple and Crossandra

Season and care of Amur Maple and Crossandra is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Crossandra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crossandra season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Crossandra is Loam while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crossandra is Acidic, Neutral.

Amur Maple and Crossandra Physical Information

Amur Maple and Crossandra physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Crossandra height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Crossandra are as follows:

Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Crossandra flower color: Orange and Orange Red
Crossandra leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Amur Maple and Crossandra

Care of Amur Maple and Crossandra 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 Crossandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry. Whereas, in summer Crossandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.