Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
Needs Very high moisture
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
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
bees
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Insect Bites, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
SAURURUS cernuus
Common Name
Amur Maple
Lizard's Tail
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
Saururus cernuus
In German
Amur-Ahorn
Saururus cernuus
In French
érable de l'Amour
Saururus cernuus
In Spanish
arce de Amur
cernuus Saururus
In Greek
Amur Maple
Saururus cernuus
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
Saururus cernuus
In Polish
klon amur
Saururus cernuus
In Latin
amur acernis
Saururi cernuus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Piperales
Family
Aceraceae
Saururaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Amur Maple and Saururus cernuus
Season and care of Amur Maple and Saururus cernuus is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Saururus cernuus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Saururus cernuus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Saururus cernuus is Loam while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Saururus cernuus is Acidic, Neutral.
Amur Maple and Saururus cernuus Physical Information
Amur Maple and Saururus cernuus physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Saururus cernuus are as follows:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Saururus cernuus flower color: White
- Saururus cernuus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Amur Maple and Saururus cernuus
Care of Amur Maple and Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.