Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
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Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Deciduous forests, Forest margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Light Green, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost, General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Chestnut Blight
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Bees, Birds, Deers
Allergy
Pollen
conjunctivitis, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Tonic
Arthritis, Cough, Sore throat, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
CASTANEA dentata
Common Name
Black Maple
American Chestnut
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
अमेरिकी शाहबलूत
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Amerikanische Kastanie
In French
Noir Érable
Châtaignier d'Amérique
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
Castanea dentata
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
american καστανιάς
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
castanea americana
In Polish
Czarny klon
Kasztan amerykański
In Latin
White Acer ligno
English castaneis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Black Maple and American Chestnut
Season and care of Black Maple and American Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and American Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Chestnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for American Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Maple and American Chestnut Physical Information
Black Maple and American Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas American Chestnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and American Chestnut are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
American Chestnut flower color: Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow and White
- American Chestnut leaf color: Green
Care of Black Maple and American Chestnut
Care of Black Maple and American Chestnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Chestnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.