Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Tree
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
  
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
  
Types
Shrub
  
Not available
  
Habitat
Sunny Edge
  
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
  
3-7
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
7-1
  
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet
  
Light Green, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
  
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
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
  
Lobed
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Early Spring, Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Root Division
  
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular 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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
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
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Deers, Not Available, Rabbits, Squirrels
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Astringent
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
  
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
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
  
Botanical Name
PHYSOSTEGIA
  
Acer ginnala
  
Common Name
Physostegia
  
Amur Maple
  
In Hindi
Physostegia
  
अमुर मेपल
  
In German
Physostegia
  
Amur-Ahorn
  
In French
Physostegia
  
érable de l'Amour
  
In Spanish
Physostegia
  
arce de Amur
  
In Greek
Physostegia
  
Amur Maple
  
In Portuguese
Physostegia
  
de bordo amur
  
In Polish
Physostegia
  
klon amur
  
In Latin
Physostegia
  
amur acernis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Lamiaceae
  
Aceraceae
  
Genus
Physostegia
  
Acer
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Hippocastanoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Physostegia and Amur Maple
Season and care of Physostegia and Amur Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Physostegia and Amur Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Physostegia season is Summer and Fall and Amur Maple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Physostegia is Clay, Loam and for Amur Maple is Loam while the PH of soil for Physostegia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Physostegia and Amur Maple Physical Information
Physostegia and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Physostegia height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Physostegia and Amur Maple are as follows:
Physostegia flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
Physostegia leaf color: Green
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Care of Physostegia and Amur Maple
Care of Physostegia and Amur Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Physostegia 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 Physostegia 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.