Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Central America, Mexico
Types
Not available
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
Floodplains, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
7-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
A3, H1, H2, 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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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 a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Keep Slightly Dry
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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 after flowering, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
Compost, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Deers, Not Available, Rabbits, Squirrels
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
MELOTHRIA scabra
Common Name
Amur Maple
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
Mousemelon
In German
Amur-Ahorn
Maus Melone
In French
érable de l'Amour
Mousemelon
In Spanish
arce de Amur
Mousemelon
In Greek
Amur Maple
πεπόνι ποντίκι
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
melão rato
In Polish
klon amur
mysz melona
In Latin
amur acernis
mouse melon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cucurbitales
Family
Aceraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Melothrieae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Amur Maple and Mouse Melon
Season and care of Amur Maple and Mouse Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Mouse Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mouse Melon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Mouse Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mouse Melon is Neutral.
Amur Maple and Mouse Melon Physical Information
Amur Maple and Mouse Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Mouse Melon are as follows:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Care of Amur Maple and Mouse Melon
Care of Amur Maple and Mouse Melon 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 Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots. In summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry. Whereas, in summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.