Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Mexico, Caribbean
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
Cultivated Beds, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Root Division, Seedlings, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water daily during growing season, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Keep Slightly Dry
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-5-10 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
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Medicinal Uses
Astringent
anti-inflammatory
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
ANGELONIA angustifolia
Common Name
Amur Maple
Angelonia, Narrowleaf Angelon, Summer Snapdragon
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
Angelonia
In German
Amur-Ahorn
Angelonia
In French
érable de l'Amour
Angelonia
In Spanish
arce de Amur
Angelonia
In Greek
Amur Maple
Angelonia
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
Angelonia
In Polish
klon amur
Angelonia
In Latin
amur acernis
Angelonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Scrophulariales
Family
Aceraceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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