Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-6
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
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Not so frequently
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
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Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Flowers
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
As a tea substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Common Name
Black Maple
Bog Rosemary
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
Bog Rosemary
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Rosmarinheide
In French
Noir Érable
Andromeda polifolia
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
Andromeda polifolia
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
Bog Rosemary
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
Bog Rosemary
In Polish
Czarny klon
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Bog Rosemary
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Aceraceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Black Maple and Bog Rosemary
Season and care of Black Maple and Bog Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Bog Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Bog Rosemary is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bog Rosemary is Acidic.
Black Maple and Bog Rosemary Physical Information
Black Maple and Bog Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Bog Rosemary are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Black Maple and Bog Rosemary
Care of Black Maple and Bog Rosemary include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs. In summer Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently.