Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Nepal
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Curly Locks, Roman Gold, Emerald Falls Pendula
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 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
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Green, Plum
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid 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
occasional watering once established
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antifungal, Astringent, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, tuberculosis
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Inner Wood, Outer Bark
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Incense, Oil is used for aromatherapy, The essential oil is used as insect repellent, Used as a building material, Wood is used to store meat and food grains
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, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CEDRUS deodara
Acer ginnala
Common Name
Deodar Cedar, Himalayan Cedar
Amur Maple
In Hindi
देवदार
अमुर मेपल
In German
Deodar Cedar
Amur-Ahorn
In French
Deodar Cedar
érable de l'Amour
In Spanish
Deodar Cedar
arce de Amur
In Greek
κέδρους Cedar
Amur Maple
In Portuguese
Deodar Cedar
de bordo amur
In Polish
Deodar Cedar
klon amur
In Latin
Deodar Cedar
amur acernis
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Abietoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Deodar Cedar and Amur Maple
Season and care of Deodar Cedar and Amur Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Deodar Cedar and Amur Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Deodar Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Deodar Cedar is Clay, Loam and for Amur Maple is Loam while the PH of soil for Deodar Cedar is Neutral, Alkaline and for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Deodar Cedar and Amur Maple Physical Information
Deodar Cedar and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Deodar Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Deodar Cedar and Amur Maple are as follows:
Deodar Cedar flower color:
Deodar Cedar leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Care of Deodar Cedar and Amur Maple
Care of Deodar Cedar and Amur Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Deodar Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Deodar Cedar 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.