Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Africa, Southern Africa
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
along watercourse, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
A3, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Keep Slightly Dry
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
brown-spot needle blight, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
Common Name
Amur Maple
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
तरबूज़
In German
Amur-Ahorn
Wassermelone
In French
érable de l'Amour
Citrullus lanatus
In Spanish
arce de Amur
Citrullus lanatus
In Greek
Amur Maple
καρπούζι
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
Citrullus lanatus
In Polish
klon amur
Citrullus lanatus
In Latin
amur acernis
Citrullus lanatus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cucurbitales
Family
Aceraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Cucurbitoideae