Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
  
Northern Africa, Western Asia
  
Types
Not available
  
Bitter Almonds, Chinese Almonds, Green Almonds
  
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
  
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
  
2b, 3b, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
  
White, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
  
Light Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lobed
  
Egg-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
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
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container
  
How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Budding, Grafting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
  
Do Not over Water, Water Deeply
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Keep Slightly Dry
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
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
  
Heading cuts, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
  
Apply 12-12-12 amounts
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
  
Almond brownline and decline, Almond kernel shrivel, Alternaria Leaf Spot, Hull rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Deers, Not Available, Rabbits, Squirrels
  
Insects
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Diarrhea, Mild Allergen, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Acne, Blackheads, Good for skin, Moisturizing, Prevents greying of hair
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
  
Antiemetic, Antitumor, Emollient, Nutritive, Pectoral
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
  
Seeds, Stem
  
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
  
Blended with water to make almond milk, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for making dark grey to green dye, Used for producing cooking oil
  
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
  
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
  
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
  
PRUNUS dulcis
  
Common Name
Amur Maple
  
Almond, Sweet Almond
  
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
  
मीठा बादाम
  
In German
Amur-Ahorn
  
Süße Mandel
  
In French
érable de l'Amour
  
Amande douce
  
In Spanish
arce de Amur
  
Almendra dulce
  
In Greek
Amur Maple
  
Sweet Almond
  
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
  
Amêndoas doces
  
In Polish
klon amur
  
słodkich migdałów
  
In Latin
amur acernis
  
Almond Pulchra
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Aceraceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Acer
  
Prunus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Amygdaleae
  
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
  
Amygdaloideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Amur Maple and Sweet Almond
Season and care of Amur Maple and Sweet Almond is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Sweet Almond Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Almond season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Sweet Almond is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Almond is Neutral.
Amur Maple and Sweet Almond Physical Information
Amur Maple and Sweet Almond physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sweet Almond height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Sweet Almond are as follows:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Sweet Almond flower color: White and Light Pink
- Sweet Almond leaf color: Light Green
Care of Amur Maple and Sweet Almond
Care of Amur Maple and Sweet Almond 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 Sweet Almond pruning is done Heading cuts, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning. In summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry. Whereas, in summer Sweet Almond needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.