Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Moist Soils, Moist woods, Roadsides, Sandy areas, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions, Wet lands
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Deers, Not Available, Rabbits, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Tree trunks
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Constructing Boats, Used in Furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ACACIA melanoxylon
Acer ginnala
Common Name
Australian Blackwood, Blackwood
Amur Maple
In Hindi
काली लकड़ी
अमुर मेपल
In German
Schwarzes Holz
Amur-Ahorn
In French
Bois noir
érable de l'Amour
In Spanish
Blackwood
arce de Amur
In Greek
Μαυρο ξυλο
Amur Maple
In Portuguese
Madeira preta
de bordo amur
In Polish
Czarne drewno
klon amur
In Latin
Press
amur acernis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Acacieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Blackwood and Amur Maple
Season and care of Blackwood and Amur Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Blackwood and Amur Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackwood is Loam, Sand and for Amur Maple is Loam while the PH of soil for Blackwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blackwood and Amur Maple Physical Information
Blackwood and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Blackwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Blackwood and Amur Maple are as follows:
Blackwood flower color: Light Yellow
Blackwood leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Care of Blackwood and Amur Maple
Care of Blackwood and Amur Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackwood pruning is done 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 Blackwood 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.