Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
North America, Canada
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
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Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
Forest edges, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Roadsides, Woods
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
3-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Headache
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as an insecticide
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis 'Hetz Midget'
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Northern White Cedar
Eastern Arborvitae
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
अमेरिकी Arborvitae
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Lebensbaum
Red Maple Tree
In French
Amérique Arborvitae
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
Americana Arborvitae
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
αμερικανική Arborvitae
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Arborvitae americano
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
Amerykański Tuja
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
American Arborvitae
Rubrum Maple ligno
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
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Season and Care of American Arborvitae and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of American Arborvitae and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about American Arborvitae and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Arborvitae and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
American Arborvitae and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. American Arborvitae height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of American Arborvitae and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
American Arborvitae flower color: Brown
American Arborvitae leaf color: Green
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of American Arborvitae and Red Maple Tree
Care of American Arborvitae and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Arborvitae 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 American Arborvitae 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.