Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
China, Japan
Types
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Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
Needs more water during establishment
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Ants, pollinators
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
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
Edging, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
Common Name
Amur Maple
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
pachysandra
In German
Amur-Ahorn
Ysander
In French
érable de l'Amour
pachysandra
In Spanish
arce de Amur
Pachysandra
In Greek
Amur Maple
Pachysandra
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
Pachysandra
In Polish
klon amur
Runianka
In Latin
amur acernis
Pachysandra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Family
Aceraceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Amur Maple and Pachysandra
Season and care of Amur Maple and Pachysandra is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Pachysandra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Pachysandra is Loam while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral.
Amur Maple and Pachysandra Physical Information
Amur Maple and Pachysandra physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Pachysandra are as follows:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Pachysandra flower color: White
- Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Amur Maple and Pachysandra
Care of Amur Maple and Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.