Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
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, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Deers, Not Available, Rabbits, Squirrels
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
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
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
Amur Maple
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
red alder
In German
Amur-Ahorn
rot-Erle
In French
érable de l'Amour
aulne rouge
In Spanish
arce de Amur
aliso rojo
In Greek
Amur Maple
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
klon amur
czerwony olcha
In Latin
amur acernis
red alnus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Amur Maple and Red Alder
Season and care of Amur Maple and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Amur Maple and Red Alder Physical Information
Amur Maple and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Red Alder are as follows:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Amur Maple and Red Alder
Care of Amur Maple and Red Alder 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 Red Alder 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 Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.