Amur Maple

Devils Backbone

About Amur Maple and Devils Backbone

Amur Maple

Devils Backbone

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

Eastern Europe, Western Asia

Madagascar

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Number of Varieties

208

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Habitat

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

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-79-13

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

Sunset Zone

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

H2, 13, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm90.00 cm

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm30.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Green, Ivory

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Crimson

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray 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

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Keep Slightly Dry

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

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 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

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Leaves, Root

Other Uses

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

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, 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, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Acer ginnala

Euphorbia tithymaloides

Common Name

Amur Maple

Devil's Backbone

In Hindi

अमुर मेपल

Devil's Backbone

In German

Amur-Ahorn

Devil's Backbone

In French

érable de l'Amour

Backbone du Diable

In Spanish

arce de Amur

El espinazo del diablo

In Greek

Amur Maple

Devil's Backbone

In Portuguese

de bordo amur

Espinha do Diabo

In Polish

klon amur

Kręgosłup diabła

In Latin

amur acernis

Narum diaboli

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Malpighiales

Family

Aceraceae

Crassulaceae

Genus

Acer

Euphorbia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Hippocastanoideae

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

1282000

1 27800

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Properties of Amur Maple and Devils Backbone

Wondering what are the properties of Amur Maple and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Amur Maple and Devils Backbone. Amur Maple doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Amur Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Amur Maple has allergic reactions like and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Amur Maple and Devils Backbone

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

Amur Maple and Devils Backbone Physical Information

Amur Maple and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Devils Backbone are as follows:

Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

Care of Amur Maple and Devils Backbone

Care of Amur Maple and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.