Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, 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
-
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Forest margins
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow, White
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sienna, Chocolate
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost, General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Chestnut Blight
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Deers
-
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Vomiting
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cough, Sore throat, Swelling
-
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CASTANEA dentata
ACER rubrum
Common Name
American Chestnut
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
अमेरिकी शाहबलूत
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Amerikanische Kastanie
Red Maple Tree
In French
Châtaignier d'Amérique
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
Castanea dentata
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
american καστανιάς
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
castanea americana
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
Kasztan amerykański
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
English castaneis
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of American Chestnut and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of American Chestnut and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about American Chestnut and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Chestnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Chestnut is Clay, Loam and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Chestnut and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
American Chestnut and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. American Chestnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of American Chestnut and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
American Chestnut flower color: Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow and White
American Chestnut leaf color: Green
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of American Chestnut and Red Maple Tree
Care of American Chestnut and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Chestnut pruning is done Cut back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, 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 Chestnut 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.