Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
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Habitat
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-7
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
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Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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 pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Fertilize when new
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, 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, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SPINACIA oleracea
Acer ginnala
Common Name
Spinach
Amur Maple
In German
Spinat
Amur-Ahorn
In French
Épinards
érable de l'Amour
In Spanish
Espinacas
arce de Amur
In Greek
Σπανάκι
Amur Maple
In Portuguese
Espinafre
de bordo amur
In Polish
Szpinak
klon amur
In Latin
Spinach
amur acernis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Spinach and Amur Maple
Season and care of Spinach and Amur Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Spinach and Amur Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spinach season is and Amur Maple season is . The type of soil for Spinach is Loam, Sand and for Amur Maple is Loam while the PH of soil for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline and for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spinach and Amur Maple Physical Information
Spinach and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Spinach and Amur Maple are as follows:
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Care of Spinach and Amur Maple
Care of Spinach and Amur Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spinach 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 Spinach 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.