Amur Maple

Lemonbalm

About Amur Maple and Lemonbalm

Amur Maple

Lemonbalm

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Herbs

Origin

Eastern Europe, Western Asia

Southern Europe

Types

Melissa officinalis

Number of Varieties

205

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Habitat

disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas

Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-74-9

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

12-1

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, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm30.50 cm

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm45.70 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Green, Ivory

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Crimson

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lobed

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Deer resistant, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil

Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Keep Slightly Dry

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

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 flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai

Nitrogen, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales

Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Deer resistant, Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels

Bees

Allergy

Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak

Deer resistant, Insect Repellent

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent

Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes

Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Acer ginnala

MELISSA officinalis

Common Name

Amur Maple

Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint

In Hindi

अमुर मेपल

नींबू बाम

In German

Amur-Ahorn

Lemonbalm

In French

érable de l'Amour

mélisse

In Spanish

arce de Amur

Lemonbalm

In Greek

Amur Maple

Lemonbalm

In Portuguese

de bordo amur

Lemonbalm

In Polish

klon amur

Lemonbalm

In Latin

amur acernis

CITRAGO

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Lamiales

Family

Aceraceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Acer

Melissa

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Hippocastanoideae

Nepetoideae

Number of Species

1284

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Properties of Amur Maple and Lemonbalm

Wondering what are the properties of Amur Maple and Lemonbalm? We provide you with everything About Amur Maple and Lemonbalm. Amur Maple doesn't have thorns and Lemonbalm doesn't have thorns. Also Amur Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Amur Maple has allergic reactions like and Lemonbalm has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Amur Maple and Lemonbalm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Amur Maple and Lemonbalm

Season and care of Amur Maple and Lemonbalm is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Lemonbalm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemonbalm is Neutral.

Amur Maple and Lemonbalm Physical Information

Amur Maple and Lemonbalm physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Lemonbalm are as follows:

Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Amur Maple and Lemonbalm

Care of Amur Maple and Lemonbalm 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 Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry. Whereas, in summer Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.