Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
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Tropical Fruit Tree
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
DILLENIA indica
Common Name
Amur Maple
Chulta, Elephant Apple
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
Elephant Apple
In German
Amur-Ahorn
Elefant von Apple
In French
érable de l'Amour
Elephant d'Apple
In Spanish
arce de Amur
El elefante de Apple
In Greek
Amur Maple
ελέφαντας της Apple
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
Elefante da Apple
In Polish
klon amur
Słoń Jabłko
In Latin
amur acernis
Elephant Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Dilleniales
Family
Aceraceae
Dilleniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Amur Maple and Elephant Apple
Season and care of Amur Maple and Elephant Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Elephant Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Amur Maple and Elephant Apple Physical Information
Amur Maple and Elephant Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Elephant Apple are as follows:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
- Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Amur Maple and Elephant Apple
Care of Amur Maple and Elephant Apple 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 Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry. Whereas, in summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.