Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Deers, Not Available, Rabbits, Squirrels
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Wood
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Common Name
Amur Maple
White Cedar
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
Techny Arborvitae
In German
Amur-Ahorn
Techny Lebensbaum
In French
érable de l'Amour
Techny Arborvitae
In Spanish
arce de Amur
Techny Arborvitae
In Greek
Amur Maple
Techny Arborvitae
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
Techny Arborvitae
In Polish
klon amur
Techny Tuja
In Latin
amur acernis
Techny Arborvitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Amur Maple and Techny Arborvitae
Season and care of Amur Maple and Techny Arborvitae is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Techny Arborvitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral.
Amur Maple and Techny Arborvitae Physical Information
Amur Maple and Techny Arborvitae physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Techny Arborvitae are as follows:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Techny Arborvitae flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Amur Maple and Techny Arborvitae
Care of Amur Maple and Techny Arborvitae 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 Techny Arborvitae pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry. Whereas, in summer Techny Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.