Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Habitat
Temperate Regions
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-7
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Copper, Bronze
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Beech tarcrust
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Tree trunks
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Making chairs to parquetry (flooring) and staircases
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Fagus sylvatica
Acer ginnala
Common Name
Copper Beech, European Beech, Purple Beech
Amur Maple
In Hindi
Copper Beech
अमुर मेपल
In German
Copper Beech
Amur-Ahorn
In French
Hêtre pourpre
érable de l'Amour
In Spanish
Copper Beech
arce de Amur
In Greek
Copper Beech
Amur Maple
In Portuguese
Copper Beech
de bordo amur
In Polish
Czerwony buk
klon amur
In Latin
Copper Beech
amur acernis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Copper Beech and Amur Maple
Season and care of Copper Beech and Amur Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Copper Beech and Amur Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copper Beech season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Copper Beech is Loam and for Amur Maple is Loam while the PH of soil for Copper Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Copper Beech and Amur Maple Physical Information
Copper Beech and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Copper Beech height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Copper Beech and Amur Maple are as follows:
Copper Beech flower color: Yellow green
Copper Beech leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Care of Copper Beech and Amur Maple
Care of Copper Beech and Amur Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copper Beech 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 Copper Beech 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.