Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
Sunny Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Red, Green, Light Green
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
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
PHYSOSTEGIA
Common Name
Amur Maple
Physostegia
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
Physostegia
In German
Amur-Ahorn
Physostegia
In French
érable de l'Amour
Physostegia
In Spanish
arce de Amur
Physostegia
In Greek
Amur Maple
Physostegia
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
Physostegia
In Polish
klon amur
Physostegia
In Latin
amur acernis
Physostegia
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 Physostegia
Season and care of Amur Maple and Physostegia is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Physostegia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Physostegia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Physostegia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Physostegia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Amur Maple and Physostegia Physical Information
Amur Maple and Physostegia physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Physostegia height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Physostegia are as follows:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Physostegia flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
- Physostegia leaf color: Green
Care of Amur Maple and Physostegia
Care of Amur Maple and Physostegia 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 Physostegia 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 Physostegia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.