Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Fruit Tree
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
Dry areas, Well Drained, Woodlands
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Dry, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune in winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Complete balanced fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Wind
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
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Allergy
Pollen
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Windbreak
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Arthritis, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fertility, Fever, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Malpighia emarginata
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Barbados cherry, West Indian cherry and wild crepe myrtle
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
Acerola Tree
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Acerola Baum
Red Maple Tree
In French
Acerola Arbre
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
Árbol de acerola
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
Acerola Δέντρο
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Árvore acerola
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
Acerola Drzewo
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
Acerola ligno
Rubrum Maple ligno
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Malpighiaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Paperveroideae
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Season and Care of Acerola and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Acerola and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Acerola and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Acerola season is Spring and Summer and Red Maple Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Acerola is Loam, Sand and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Acerola is Alkaline and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Acerola and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Acerola and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Acerola height is 457.20 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Acerola and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Acerola flower color: Pink
Acerola leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Acerola and Red Maple Tree
Care of Acerola and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Acerola pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune in winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Acerola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.