Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
Mountain tops, Woodlands
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Average Water
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, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
-
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Air purification, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
Astilbe
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Prachtspieren
Red Maple Tree
In French
Astilbe
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
Astilbe
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
astilbe
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
astilbe
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
astilbe
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
Artemisia
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Saxifragaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Astilbe and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Astilbe and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Astilbe and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Astilbe season is Spring and Summer and Red Maple Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Astilbe is Clay, Loam and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Astilbe and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Astilbe and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Astilbe and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Astilbe flower color: White
Astilbe leaf color: Green
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Astilbe and Red Maple Tree
Care of Astilbe and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers and Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.