Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
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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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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
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
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
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
ASTER ericoides
Common Name
Amur Maple
Heath Aster
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
Hydrangea
In German
Amur-Ahorn
Hortensie
In French
érable de l'Amour
Hortensia
In Spanish
arce de Amur
Hortensia
In Greek
Amur Maple
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
Hortênsia
In Polish
klon amur
Hortensja
In Latin
amur acernis
Hibiscus
Family
Aceraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Amur Maple and Heath Aster
Season and care of Amur Maple and Heath Aster is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Heath Aster Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Heath Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Heath Aster is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Heath Aster is Acidic, Neutral.
Amur Maple and Heath Aster Physical Information
Amur Maple and Heath Aster physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Heath Aster height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Heath Aster are as follows:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Heath Aster flower color: White, Yellow and Light Pink
- Heath Aster leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Amur Maple and Heath Aster
Care of Amur Maple and Heath Aster 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 Heath Aster 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 Heath Aster needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.