Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Eastern Asia, India
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink
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
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Keep Slightly Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Deers, Not Available, Rabbits, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Very little waste, Wildlife
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA lactea
Acer ginnala
Common Name
Mottled Spurge, Frilled Fan, Elkhorn
Amur Maple
In Hindi
Elkhorn
अमुर मेपल
In German
Elkhorn
Amur-Ahorn
In French
Elkhorn
érable de l'Amour
In Spanish
cuerno de alce
arce de Amur
In Greek
Elkhorn
Amur Maple
In Portuguese
Elkhorn
de bordo amur
In Polish
Elkhorn
klon amur
In Latin
Elkhorn
amur acernis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elkhorn and Amur Maple
Season and care of Elkhorn and Amur Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Elkhorn and Amur Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elkhorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elkhorn is Loam, Sand and for Amur Maple is Loam while the PH of soil for Elkhorn is Neutral, Alkaline and for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elkhorn and Amur Maple Physical Information
Elkhorn and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Elkhorn height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Elkhorn and Amur Maple are as follows:
Elkhorn flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Elkhorn leaf color: Green
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Care of Elkhorn and Amur Maple
Care of Elkhorn and Amur Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elkhorn pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elkhorn needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry.
