Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
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
A1, A2, 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, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
-
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Pollen
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Tonic
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Black Maple
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
शतावर
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Gemüsespargel
In French
Noir Érable
Asperge
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
Asparagus
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
Asparagus
In Polish
Czarny klon
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Asparagus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Aceraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Asparagoideae
Season and Care of Black Maple and Asparagus
Season and care of Black Maple and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Maple and Asparagus Physical Information
Black Maple and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Asparagus are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Black Maple and Asparagus
Care of Black Maple and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.