Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
3-7
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, 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?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
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
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
Acer ginnala
Common Name
Crested Iris
Amur Maple
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
अमुर मेपल
In German
Crested Iris
Amur-Ahorn
In French
Crested Iris
érable de l'Amour
In Spanish
Crested Iris
arce de Amur
In Greek
Crested Iris
Amur Maple
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
de bordo amur
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
klon amur
In Latin
iubatum Iris
amur acernis
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Iridaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Amur Maple
Season and care of Crested Iris and Amur Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Amur Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Amur Maple season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Amur Maple is Loam while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crested Iris and Amur Maple Physical Information
Crested Iris and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Amur Maple are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Care of Crested Iris and Amur Maple
Care of Crested Iris and Amur Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris 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.