Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Habitat
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
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
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Fin-shaped Tufts
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Allergy
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in lawns and turf
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
Lawns and Turf
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
Acer ginnala
Common Name
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
Amur Maple
In Hindi
St. Augustine Grass
अमुर मेपल
In German
St. Augustine Grass
Amur-Ahorn
In French
St. Augustine Grass
érable de l'Amour
In Spanish
St. Augustine Grass
arce de Amur
In Greek
St. Augustine Grass
Amur Maple
In Portuguese
St. Augustine Grass
de bordo amur
In Polish
St. Augustine Grass
klon amur
In Latin
St. Augustine Grass
amur acernis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of St. Augustine Grass and Amur Maple
Season and care of St. Augustine Grass and Amur Maple is important to know. While considering everything about St. Augustine Grass and Amur Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand and for Amur Maple is Loam while the PH of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
St. Augustine Grass and Amur Maple Physical Information
St. Augustine Grass and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of St. Augustine Grass and Amur Maple are as follows:
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Amur Maple
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Amur Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass 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.