Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, 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
bees, Borers, Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Deers
Deers, Not Available, Rabbits, Squirrels
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS americana
Acer ginnala
Common Name
Wild Plum
Amur Maple
In Hindi
जंगली बेर
अमुर मेपल
In German
wild Plum
Amur-Ahorn
In French
wild Plum
érable de l'Amour
In Spanish
ciruelo silvestre
arce de Amur
In Greek
Κορόμηλο
Amur Maple
In Portuguese
Wild Plum
de bordo amur
In Polish
dzikiej śliwy
klon amur
In Latin
Wild Plum
amur acernis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Wild Plum and Amur Maple
Season and care of Wild Plum and Amur Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Plum and Amur Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Plum season is Spring and Summer and Amur Maple season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Amur Maple is Loam while the PH of soil for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Plum and Amur Maple Physical Information
Wild Plum and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Plum 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 Wild Plum and Amur Maple are as follows:
Wild Plum flower color: White
Wild Plum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Care of Wild Plum and Amur Maple
Care of Wild Plum and Amur Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Plum pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, 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 Wild Plum 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.