Amur Maple

Silverthorn

About Amur Maple and Silverthorn

Amur Maple

Silverthorn

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

Eastern Europe, Western Asia

China, Japan

Types

Number of Varieties

205

0 40000

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Habitat

disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-76-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

9-7

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Green, Ivory

White, Silver

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Crimson

Reddish Plum

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lobed

broad, flat

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Pollution, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Keep Slightly Dry

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

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

Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels

Birds

Allergy

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak

Fixes Nitrogen

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Other Uses

As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Acer ginnala

Elaeagnus pungens

Common Name

Amur Maple

Silverthorn

In Hindi

अमुर मेपल

Silverthorn

In German

Amur-Ahorn

Silverthorn

In French

érable de l'Amour

Silverthorn

In Spanish

arce de Amur

Silverthorn

In Greek

Amur Maple

Silverthorn

In Portuguese

de bordo amur

Silverthorn

In Polish

klon amur

Silverthorn

In Latin

amur acernis

Silverthorn

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Rhamnales

Family

Aceraceae

Elaeagnaceae

Genus

Acer

Elaeagnus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Hippocastanoideae

Number of Species

12870

1 27800

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Properties of Amur Maple and Silverthorn

Wondering what are the properties of Amur Maple and Silverthorn? We provide you with everything About Amur Maple and Silverthorn. Amur Maple doesn't have thorns and Silverthorn doesn't have thorns. Also Amur Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Amur Maple has allergic reactions like and Silverthorn has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Amur Maple and Silverthorn and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Amur Maple and Silverthorn

Season and care of Amur Maple and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Amur Maple and Silverthorn Physical Information

Amur Maple and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Silverthorn are as follows:

Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna

Care of Amur Maple and Silverthorn

Care of Amur Maple and Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.