Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Black
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
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
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
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Deers, Not Available, Rabbits, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea
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
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
ILEX glabra
Common Name
Amur Maple
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
Inkberry
In German
Amur-Ahorn
Inkberry
In French
érable de l'Amour
Inkberry
In Spanish
arce de Amur
Inkberry
In Greek
Amur Maple
Inkberry
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
Inkberry
In Polish
klon amur
inkberry
In Latin
amur acernis
Inkberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Sapindales
Aquifoliales
Family
Aceraceae
Phytolaccaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Amur Maple and Inkberry
Season and care of Amur Maple and Inkberry is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Inkberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Inkberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Amur Maple and Inkberry Physical Information
Amur Maple and Inkberry physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Inkberry are as follows:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Inkberry flower color: White
- Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Amur Maple and Inkberry
Care of Amur Maple and Inkberry 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 Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry. Whereas, in summer Inkberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.