Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
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Habitat
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
Acer ginnala
Common Name
Sakaki
Amur Maple
In Hindi
Sakaki
अमुर मेपल
In German
Sperrstrauch
Amur-Ahorn
In French
Sakaki
érable de l'Amour
In Spanish
Sakaki
arce de Amur
In Greek
Sakaki
Amur Maple
In Portuguese
Sakaki
de bordo amur
In Polish
Sakaki
klon amur
In Latin
Sakaki
amur acernis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Sakaki and Amur Maple
Season and care of Sakaki and Amur Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Sakaki and Amur Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sakaki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sakaki is Clay, Loam and for Amur Maple is Loam while the PH of soil for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral and for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sakaki and Amur Maple Physical Information
Sakaki and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sakaki and Amur Maple are as follows:
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Care of Sakaki and Amur Maple
Care of Sakaki and Amur Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches and Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sakaki 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.