Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Western United States, California, Mexico
Types
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Calocedrus decurrens
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
-
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
Needs less watering, 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
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
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
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
Common Name
Amur Maple
Incense Cedar
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
Incense Cedar
In German
Amur-Ahorn
Zeder
In French
érable de l'Amour
Encens Cedar
In Spanish
arce de Amur
cedro de incienso
In Greek
Amur Maple
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
cedro de incenso
In Polish
klon amur
kadzidło Cedar
In Latin
amur acernis
incensum Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Amur Maple and Incense Cedar
Season and care of Amur Maple and Incense Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Incense Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Amur Maple and Incense Cedar Physical Information
Amur Maple and Incense Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Incense Cedar are as follows:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Incense Cedar flower color:
- Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Care of Amur Maple and Incense Cedar
Care of Amur Maple and Incense Cedar 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 Incense Cedar 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 Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.