Amur Maple

Virginia Creeper

About Amur Maple and Virginia Creeper

Amur Maple

Virginia Creeper

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Vines

Origin

Eastern Europe, Western Asia

Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada

Types

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Number of Varieties

205

0 40000

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Habitat

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

Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-77-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

Sunset Zone

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

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm1,500.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm1,200.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Green, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Crimson

Black, Blue

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Purplish Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson

Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lobed

Palmate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Late Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Late Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Moderate

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Keep Slightly Dry

Ample Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loamy, Moist, Sandy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun

Pruning

Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai

Fertilize every year

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales

Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels

Birds

Allergy

Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak

Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent

Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap

Other Uses

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

Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines

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

Vine, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Acer ginnala

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Common Name

Amur Maple

Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger

In Hindi

अमुर मेपल

वर्जीनिया लता

In German

Amur-Ahorn

Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein

In French

érable de l'Amour

vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie

In Spanish

arce de Amur

Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia

In Greek

Amur Maple

αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια

In Portuguese

de bordo amur

Virginia Creeper

In Polish

klon amur

winobluszcz

In Latin

amur acernis

Virginia creeper

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Rhamnales

Family

Aceraceae

Vitaceae

Genus

Acer

Parthenocissus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Hippocastanoideae

Number of Species

1285

1 27800

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Properties of Amur Maple and Virginia Creeper

Wondering what are the properties of Amur Maple and Virginia Creeper? We provide you with everything About Amur Maple and Virginia Creeper. Amur Maple doesn't have thorns and Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns. Also Amur Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Amur Maple has allergic reactions like and Virginia Creeper 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 Virginia Creeper and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Amur Maple and Virginia Creeper

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

Amur Maple and Virginia Creeper Physical Information

Amur Maple and Virginia Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Virginia Creeper are as follows:

Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Virginia Creeper flower color:
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green

Care of Amur Maple and Virginia Creeper

Care of Amur Maple and Virginia Creeper 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 Virginia Creeper pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune in late summer or fall. In summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry. Whereas, in summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water.