Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
not available
Not available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
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
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, 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, Complete balanced fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Deers, Not Available, Rabbits, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
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
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
Acer ginnala
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Amur Maple
In Hindi
southernwood
अमुर मेपल
In German
Eberraute
Amur-Ahorn
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
érable de l'Amour
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
arce de Amur
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
Amur Maple
In Portuguese
Abrótano
de bordo amur
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
klon amur
In Latin
Southernwood
amur acernis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Amur Maple
Season and care of Southernwood and Amur Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Amur Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Amur Maple is Loam while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Southernwood and Amur Maple Physical Information
Southernwood and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Southernwood and Amur Maple are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Care of Southernwood and Amur Maple
Care of Southernwood and Amur Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Southernwood 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.
