Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Nolina microcarpa, Nolina texana
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Desert, Foot Hills, High elevation, Upland, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Water once every two or three weeks
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for animals, Provides ground cover
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed
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
NOLINA microcarpa
Common Name
Black Maple
Sacahuista, Palmilla
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
Bear Grass
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Bärn-Gras
In French
Noir Érable
ours Herbe
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
Hierba de oso
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
αρκούδα Grass
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
bear Grass
In Polish
Czarny klon
miś Trawa
In Latin
White Acer ligno
herbas ferunt
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Liliales
Family
Aceraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Nolinoideae
Season and Care of Black Maple and Bear Grass
Season and care of Black Maple and Bear Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Bear Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bear Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Bear Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bear Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Maple and Bear Grass Physical Information
Black Maple and Bear Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Bear Grass height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Bear Grass are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bear Grass flower color: White and Green
- Bear Grass leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Black Maple and Bear Grass
Care of Black Maple and Bear Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bear Grass pruning is done 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 Bear Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.