Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
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Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
Acer ginnala
Common Name
False Indigo
Amur Maple
In Hindi
इंडिगो
अमुर मेपल
In German
falsches Indigo
Amur-Ahorn
In French
faux Indigo
érable de l'Amour
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
arce de Amur
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Amur Maple
In Portuguese
false Indigo
de bordo amur
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
klon amur
In Latin
falsum indicum
amur acernis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Fabaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of False Indigo and Amur Maple
Season and care of False Indigo and Amur Maple is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Amur Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Amur Maple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Amur Maple is Loam while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
False Indigo and Amur Maple Physical Information
False Indigo and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Amur Maple are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Care of False Indigo and Amur Maple
Care of False Indigo and Amur Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo 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 False Indigo 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.