Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Keep Slightly Dry
Keep Slightly Dry
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pruning in early stages, 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, Bonsai
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Deers, Not Available, Rabbits, Squirrels
Deers, Not Available, Rabbits, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
Acer ginnala
Common Name
Amur Maple
Amur Maple
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
अमुर मेपल
In German
Amur-Ahorn
Amur-Ahorn
In French
érable de l'Amour
érable de l'Amour
In Spanish
arce de Amur
arce de Amur
In Greek
Amur Maple
Amur Maple
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
de bordo amur
In Polish
klon amur
klon amur
In Latin
amur acernis
amur acernis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Aceraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Hippocastanoideae