Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Southern Europe
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
Hills, Open grasslands, Open Plains, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
8-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
Gray, Silver, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, 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
reseeds, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
Drought Tolerant, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
pollinators
Allergy
-
Congestion, Rhinitis, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Informal Hedge
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
-
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Dried heads are used in floristry, suitable for cutting
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, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
STIPA barbata
Common Name
Amur Maple
Silver Feather Grass
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
Silver Feather Grass
In German
Amur-Ahorn
Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberfeder'
In French
érable de l'Amour
Argent Plume Herbe
In Spanish
arce de Amur
Silver Feather Grass
In Greek
Amur Maple
Silver Feather Grass
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
Prata Pena Relva
In Polish
klon amur
Silver Feather Grass
In Latin
amur acernis
Silver Feather Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Amur Maple and Silver Feather Grass
Season and care of Amur Maple and Silver Feather Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Silver Feather Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Feather Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Silver Feather Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Feather Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Amur Maple and Silver Feather Grass Physical Information
Amur Maple and Silver Feather Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Silver Feather Grass height is 61.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Silver Feather Grass are as follows:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Silver Feather Grass flower color: Gray, Silver and Yellow
- Silver Feather Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Amur Maple and Silver Feather Grass
Care of Amur Maple and Silver Feather Grass 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 Feather Grass 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 Silver Feather Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.