Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Australia, New Zealand
Types
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White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
Light Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Keep Slightly Dry
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
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
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
PRATIA pedunculata
Common Name
Amur Maple
White Star creeper
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
व्हाइट स्टार लता
In German
Amur-Ahorn
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
In French
érable de l'Amour
Blanc étoiles creeper
In Spanish
arce de Amur
Blanco enredadera estrella
In Greek
Amur Maple
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
Branca Baby estrela
In Polish
klon amur
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
In Latin
amur acernis
Stella creeper albis,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Amur Maple and White Star Creeper
Season and care of Amur Maple and White Star Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and White Star Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Amur Maple and White Star Creeper Physical Information
Amur Maple and White Star Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and White Star Creeper are as follows:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
- White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Care of Amur Maple and White Star Creeper
Care of Amur Maple and White Star 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 White Star Creeper pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry. Whereas, in summer White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.