Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Acer palmatum
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside
gardens, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
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
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Red, Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Red, Crimson, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Bonsai, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Sap
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
Used as preservative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
ACER palmatum 'Skeeter's Broom'
Common Name
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
Downy Japanese Maple, Fullmoon Maple, Japanese Maple
In Hindi
Eulalia
Japanese Maple
In German
Eulalia
japanischer Ahorn
In French
Eulalia
érable du Japon
In Spanish
Eulalia
arce japonés
In Greek
Eulalia
Japanese Maple
In Portuguese
Eulalia
bordo japonês
In Polish
Eulalia
Klon japoński
In Latin
Eulalia
Acer palmatum
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids