Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Deciduous, Evergreen
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Hillside, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Dry, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Dry
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
-
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds, Flies
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Tonic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Flowers
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
Senegalia berlandieri
Common Name
Black Maple
Acacia
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
Acacia
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Acacia
In French
Noir Érable
Acacia
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
Acacia
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
Acacia
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
Acacia
In Polish
Czarny klon
Acacia
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Acacia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Mimosoideae
Season and Care of Black Maple and Acacia
Season and care of Black Maple and Acacia is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Acacia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Acacia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline.
Black Maple and Acacia Physical Information
Black Maple and Acacia physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Acacia are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Acacia flower color: White
- Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black Maple and Acacia
Care of Black Maple and Acacia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Acacia pruning is done . In summer Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.