Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
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Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Keep Slightly Dry
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Prune grass to maintain level, 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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
-
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Decoration 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
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
Common Name
Amur Maple
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
Silver bells
In German
Amur-Ahorn
Silver bells
In French
érable de l'Amour
Silver bells
In Spanish
arce de Amur
Silver bells
In Greek
Amur Maple
Silver bells
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
Silver bells
In Polish
klon amur
Silver bells
In Latin
amur acernis
Silver bells
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ebenales
Family
Aceraceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Amur Maple and Silver Bells
Season and care of Amur Maple and Silver Bells is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Silver Bells Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Bells season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Silver Bells is while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Bells is .
Amur Maple and Silver Bells Physical Information
Amur Maple and Silver Bells physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Silver Bells are as follows:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Silver Bells flower color: White
- Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Care of Amur Maple and Silver Bells
Care of Amur Maple and Silver Bells 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 Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, 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 Silver Bells needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.