Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
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
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
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Deers, Not Available, Rabbits, Squirrels
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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 Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Amur Maple
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
मौसम्बी
In German
Amur-Ahorn
süße Limone
In French
érable de l'Amour
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
arce de Amur
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
Amur Maple
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
doce de limão
In Polish
klon amur
słodkie limonki
In Latin
amur acernis
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Aceraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Citroideae
Season and Care of Amur Maple and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Amur Maple and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Lime season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Amur Maple and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Amur Maple and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Amur Maple and Sweet Lime
Care of Amur Maple and Sweet Lime 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 Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.