Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Fertile bottom land, Moist 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, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Insects
Allergy
Pollen
allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Fruits
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)
Common Name
Black Maple
Brussels Sprouts
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
Brussels Sprouts plant
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Rosenkohl Pflanze
In French
Noir Érable
Choux de Bruxelles plante
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
planta de coles de Bruselas
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
Couves de Bruxelas planta
In Polish
Czarny klon
Brukselka roślin
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Bruxellis pullulat herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Capparales
Family
Aceraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Black Maple and Brussels Sprouts
Season and care of Black Maple and Brussels Sprouts is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Brussels Sprouts Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Brussels Sprouts season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Brussels Sprouts is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brussels Sprouts is Neutral.
Black Maple and Brussels Sprouts Physical Information
Black Maple and Brussels Sprouts physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Brussels Sprouts are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Brussels Sprouts flower color: Yellow
- Brussels Sprouts leaf color:
Care of Black Maple and Brussels Sprouts
Care of Black Maple and Brussels Sprouts include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brussels Sprouts pruning is done Prune lower leaves, 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 Brussels Sprouts needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.