Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Europe, Middle East
Types
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Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
Purple
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Keep Slightly Dry
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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 leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
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Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Bees
Allergy
-
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
-
Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
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
Herb
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
Mentha × piperita
Common Name
Amur Maple
Peppermint
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
पिपरमिंट
In German
Amur-Ahorn
Pfefferminze
In French
érable de l'Amour
Menthe poivrée
In Spanish
arce de Amur
Mentha × piperita
In Greek
Amur Maple
Μέντα
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
Hortelã-pimenta
In Polish
klon amur
Mięta pieprzowa
In Latin
amur acernis
Peppermint
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Aceraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Amur Maple and Peppermint
Season and care of Amur Maple and Peppermint is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Peppermint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peppermint season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Peppermint is Loam while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Amur Maple and Peppermint Physical Information
Amur Maple and Peppermint physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Peppermint are as follows:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Peppermint flower color: Purple
- Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Amur Maple and Peppermint
Care of Amur Maple and Peppermint 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 Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry. Whereas, in summer Peppermint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.