Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
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Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Mountain tops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
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
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
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Borders, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Flowers
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
Common Name
Black Maple
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
Astilbe
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Prachtspieren
In French
Noir Érable
Astilbe
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
Astilbe
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
astilbe
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
astilbe
In Polish
Czarny klon
astilbe
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Artemisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Saxifragaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Black Maple and Astilbe
Season and care of Black Maple and Astilbe is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Astilbe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Astilbe season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Astilbe is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Maple and Astilbe Physical Information
Black Maple and Astilbe physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Astilbe are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Astilbe flower color: White
- Astilbe leaf color: Green
Care of Black Maple and Astilbe
Care of Black Maple and Astilbe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers. In summer Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.