Alternanthera

Red Maple Tree

About Alternanthera and Red Maple Tree

Alternanthera

Red Maple Tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

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

Alternanthera reineckii Alternanthera sessilis Alternanthera philoxeroides Alternanthera bettzickiana Alternanthera caracasana

Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford

Number of Varieties

400120

0 40000

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Habitat

Grassland

Forests, Wide range of ecological site

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-113-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm1,220.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Shape

Leaf Shape

Round

Maple shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water Deeply

Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Allergy

breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'

ACER rubrum

Common Name

Alternanthera

Northern Red Maple, Red Maple

In Hindi

Gudrisag, Garundi

लाल मेपल के पेड़

In German

Alternanthera

Red Maple Tree

In French

Alternanthera

Red Maple Tree

In Spanish

Alternanthera

Árbol de arce rojo

In Greek

Alternanthera

Red Maple Tree

In Portuguese

Alternanthera

Árvore de bordo vermelho

In Polish

Alternanthera

Red Maple Tree

In Latin

Alternanthera

Rubrum Maple ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Sapindales

Family

Amaranthaceae

Aceraceae

Genus

Alternanthera

Acer

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Gomphrenoideae

Number of Species

27128

1 27800

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Properties of Alternanthera and Red Maple Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Alternanthera and Red Maple Tree? We provide you with everything About Alternanthera and Red Maple Tree. Alternanthera doesn't have thorns and Red Maple Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Alternanthera does not have fragrant flowers. Alternanthera has allergic reactions like and Red Maple Tree has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Alternanthera and Red Maple Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Alternanthera and Red Maple Tree

Season and care of Alternanthera and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Alternanthera and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alternanthera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alternanthera is Loam, Sand and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alternanthera is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Alternanthera and Red Maple Tree Physical Information

Alternanthera and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Alternanthera and Red Maple Tree are as follows:

Alternanthera flower color: White
Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green

Care of Alternanthera and Red Maple Tree

Care of Alternanthera and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alternanthera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alternanthera 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.