Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
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Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
Lake Sides, savannahs
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
1a, 1b, 2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 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
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, 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, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, 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 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
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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
Crickets
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
bank hedging, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Screen, Used as Biofuel, Used for making hedge
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
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
MISCANTHUS Giganteus
Common Name
Amur Maple
Giant Silvergrass
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
Giant Silvergrass
In German
Amur-Ahorn
Riesenschilf
In French
érable de l'Amour
géant silvergrass
In Spanish
arce de Amur
Giant Silvergrass
In Greek
Amur Maple
Giant Silvergrass
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
Silvergrass gigante
In Polish
klon amur
Giant Silvergrass
In Latin
amur acernis
Giant Silvergrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Amur Maple and Giant Silvergrass
Season and care of Amur Maple and Giant Silvergrass is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Giant Silvergrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Giant Silvergrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Giant Silvergrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Amur Maple and Giant Silvergrass Physical Information
Amur Maple and Giant Silvergrass physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Giant Silvergrass height is 240.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Giant Silvergrass are as follows:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Giant Silvergrass flower color:
- Giant Silvergrass leaf color: Green
Care of Amur Maple and Giant Silvergrass
Care of Amur Maple and Giant Silvergrass 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 Giant Silvergrass 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 Giant Silvergrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.