Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
Acer ginnala
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Amur Maple
In Hindi
Perilla plant
अमुर मेपल
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Amur-Ahorn
In French
plante Perilla
érable de l'Amour
In Spanish
planta de perilla
arce de Amur
In Greek
φυτό perilla
Amur Maple
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
de bordo amur
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
klon amur
In Latin
Perilla herba
amur acernis
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Perilla and Amur Maple
Season and care of Perilla and Amur Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Amur Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Amur Maple is Loam while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Perilla and Amur Maple Physical Information
Perilla and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Amur Maple are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Care of Perilla and Amur Maple
Care of Perilla and Amur Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Perilla 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.