Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, 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
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
Acer ginnala
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Amur Maple
In Hindi
pinkroot
अमुर मेपल
In German
Spigelia
Amur-Ahorn
In French
Spigelia
érable de l'Amour
In Spanish
Spigelia
arce de Amur
In Greek
Spigelia
Amur Maple
In Portuguese
Spigelia
de bordo amur
In Polish
Spigelia
klon amur
In Latin
Spigelia
amur acernis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Sapindales
Family
Loganiceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Amur Maple
Season and care of Pinkroot and Amur Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Amur Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Amur Maple is Loam while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pinkroot and Amur Maple Physical Information
Pinkroot and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Amur Maple are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Care of Pinkroot and Amur Maple
Care of Pinkroot and Amur Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot 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.