Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Southwestern United States
Types
-
Muhlenbergia rigens, Muhlenbergia emersleyi
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
7-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
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, 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
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Birds, Deers, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
Common Name
Amur Maple
Deer Grass
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
हिरण घास
In German
Amur-Ahorn
Deer Grass
In French
érable de l'Amour
cerfs Herbe
In Spanish
arce de Amur
Ciervo Hierba
In Greek
Amur Maple
ελάφια Grass
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
cervos grama
In Polish
klon amur
Deer Trawa
In Latin
amur acernis
deer Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Amur Maple and Deer Grass
Season and care of Amur Maple and Deer Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Deer Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Deer Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Amur Maple and Deer Grass Physical Information
Amur Maple and Deer Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Deer Grass height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Deer Grass are as follows:
Care of Amur Maple and Deer Grass
Care of Amur Maple and Deer Grass 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 Deer Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Deer Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.