Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Keep Slightly Dry
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
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Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Acer ginnala
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Amur Maple
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
अमुर मेपल
In German
Applemint Baum
Amur-Ahorn
In French
Applemint Arbre
érable de l'Amour
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
arce de Amur
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
Amur Maple
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
de bordo amur
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
klon amur
In Latin
Applemint ligno
amur acernis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Applemint and Amur Maple
Season and care of Applemint and Amur Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Amur Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Amur Maple is Loam while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Applemint and Amur Maple Physical Information
Applemint and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Amur Maple are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Care of Applemint and Amur Maple
Care of Applemint and Amur Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry.