Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 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, Gold
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less 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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Acer ginnala
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Amur Maple
In Hindi
sasanqua
अमुर मेपल
In German
sasanqua
Amur-Ahorn
In French
sasanqua
érable de l'Amour
In Spanish
sasanqua
arce de Amur
In Greek
sasanqua
Amur Maple
In Portuguese
Sasankya
de bordo amur
In Polish
Sasankya
klon amur
In Latin
Sasankya
amur acernis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Amur Maple
Season and care of Sasanqua and Amur Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Amur Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Amur Maple is Loam while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sasanqua and Amur Maple Physical Information
Sasanqua and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Amur Maple are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Care of Sasanqua and Amur Maple
Care of Sasanqua and Amur Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Sasanqua 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.