Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Star Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune back the growing tips
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
ACER saccharinum
Common Name
Amur Maple
Silver Maple
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
Silver Maple
In German
Amur-Ahorn
Silver Maple
In French
érable de l'Amour
érable argenté
In Spanish
arce de Amur
arce plateado
In Greek
Amur Maple
Silver Maple
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
plátano de prata
In Polish
klon amur
Silver Maple
In Latin
amur acernis
Acer
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Aceraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Amur Maple and Silver Maple
Season and care of Amur Maple and Silver Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Silver Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Amur Maple and Silver Maple Physical Information
Amur Maple and Silver Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Silver Maple are as follows:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Amur Maple and Silver Maple
Care of Amur Maple and Silver Maple 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 Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips. In summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry. Whereas, in summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.