Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
not available
Not available
Habitat
Subtropical forests
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Branch Droop, Root rot, Yellow Leaves
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Deers, Not Available, Rabbits, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant, Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in Furniture
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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ARAUCARIA heterophylla
Acer ginnala
Common Name
Norfolk Island Pine
Amur Maple
In Hindi
नोरफोक द्वीप पाइन
अमुर मेपल
In German
Norfolk-Insel Pine
Amur-Ahorn
In French
Norfolk Île Pine
érable de l'Amour
In Spanish
Norfolk Pine Island
arce de Amur
In Greek
Νησί Νόρφολκ Pine
Amur Maple
In Portuguese
Ilha Norfolk Pine
de bordo amur
In Polish
Norfolk Pine
klon amur
In Latin
Insula Norfolk Pinus
amur acernis
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araucariaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Norfolk Island Pine and Amur Maple
Season and care of Norfolk Island Pine and Amur Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Norfolk Island Pine and Amur Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Norfolk Island Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Norfolk Island Pine is Loam, Sand and for Amur Maple is Loam while the PH of soil for Norfolk Island Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Norfolk Island Pine and Amur Maple Physical Information
Norfolk Island Pine and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Norfolk Island Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Norfolk Island Pine and Amur Maple are as follows:
Norfolk Island Pine flower color: Green
Norfolk Island Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Care of Norfolk Island Pine and Amur Maple
Care of Norfolk Island Pine and Amur Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Norfolk Island Pine pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove damaged leaves and Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Norfolk Island Pine 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.