Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Acer griseum
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Compound
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ACER griseum
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Paperbark Maple
False Indigo
In Hindi
paperbark maple
इंडिगो
In German
paperbark Ahorn
falsches Indigo
In French
érable paperbark
faux Indigo
In Spanish
arce paperbark
Falso Indigo
In Greek
Paperbark σφενδάμου
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
de bordo paperbark
false Indigo
In Polish
klon paperbark
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
paperbark acernis
falsum indicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Aceraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Paperbark Maple and False Indigo
Season and care of Paperbark Maple and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Maple and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Indigo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Maple is Clay, Loam and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paperbark Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Paperbark Maple and False Indigo Physical Information
Paperbark Maple and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Maple and False Indigo are as follows:
Paperbark Maple flower color: Yellow
Paperbark Maple leaf color: Dark Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Paperbark Maple and False Indigo
Care of Paperbark Maple and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Paperbark Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.