Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
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Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Desert, Dry areas, Dry Forest, Rocky areas
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Blue Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Blue Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green, Tan, Silver, Gray
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Asthma, Itchiness, Rash, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Stem
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
HELICTOTRICHON sempervirens
Common Name
Black Maple
Blue Oat Grass
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
ब्लू जई घास
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Blau Ährengras
In French
Noir Érable
Bleu Oat Grass
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
Azul hierba de avena
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
Μπλε βρώμης Grass
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
Azul Aveia
In Polish
Czarny klon
Niebieski Owies trawa
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Blue Oat Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Acer
Helictotrichon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Black Maple and Blue Oat Grass
Season and care of Black Maple and Blue Oat Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Blue Oat Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Oat Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Blue Oat Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Oat Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Maple and Blue Oat Grass Physical Information
Black Maple and Blue Oat Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Blue Oat Grass height is 45.00 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Blue Oat Grass are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Blue Oat Grass flower color: Blue Green
- Blue Oat Grass leaf color: Blue Green, Silver and Gray
Care of Black Maple and Blue Oat Grass
Care of Black Maple and Blue Oat Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Oat Grass pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, 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 Blue Oat Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.