Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-9
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Yellow
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
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Pest Free, Red blotch
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
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
Common Name
Amur Maple
American Mandrake, Mayapple
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
In German
Amur-Ahorn
amerikanisch Alraune
In French
érable de l'Amour
mandrake américain
In Spanish
arce de Amur
mandrágora americana
In Greek
Amur Maple
american μανδραγόρα
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
mandrake americano
In Polish
klon amur
amerykański mandragory
In Latin
amur acernis
Latin mandragoras
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ranunculales
Family
Aceraceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Amur Maple and Mayapple
Season and care of Amur Maple and Mayapple is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Mayapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mayapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Mayapple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Amur Maple and Mayapple Physical Information
Amur Maple and Mayapple physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Mayapple are as follows:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Mayapple leaf color: Green
Care of Amur Maple and Mayapple
Care of Amur Maple and Mayapple 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 Mayapple 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 Mayapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.