Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Asia, Europe, North Africa
Types
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purple moor-grass 'Moorhexe', variegated purple moor-grass
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-8
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, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
Dark Purple
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
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Green, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Transplanting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
Requires regular watering, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Pruning
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
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Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
Molinia caerulea
Common Name
Amur Maple
purple moor-grass
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
बैंगनी दलदल घास
In German
Amur-Ahorn
Pfeifengras
In French
érable de l'Amour
pourpre lande-grass
In Spanish
arce de Amur
púrpura amarra-hierba
In Greek
Amur Maple
μωβ Moor-γρασίδι
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
purple moor-grass
In Polish
klon amur
fioletowy Moor-trawa
In Latin
amur acernis
Maurus herba-purpura,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Amur Maple and Molinia Caerulea
Season and care of Amur Maple and Molinia Caerulea is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Molinia Caerulea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Molinia Caerulea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Molinia Caerulea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Molinia Caerulea is Acidic, Neutral.
Amur Maple and Molinia Caerulea Physical Information
Amur Maple and Molinia Caerulea physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Molinia Caerulea height is 120.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Molinia Caerulea are as follows:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Molinia Caerulea flower color: Dark Purple
- Molinia Caerulea leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Amur Maple and Molinia Caerulea
Care of Amur Maple and Molinia Caerulea 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 Molinia Caerulea pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Molinia Caerulea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.