Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
China
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
moneywort, herb twopence,twopenny thot
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Near ponds, River side, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-10
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Cup shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, 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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic
Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Flowers, Leaves
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
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
LYSIMACHIA congestiflora 'Lyssi'
Common Name
Black Maple
Creeping Jenny, Moneywort, Creeping Charlie
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
creeping jenny
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Pfennigkraut
In French
Noir Érable
Lysimaque nummulaire
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
Lysimachia nummularia
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
creeping jenny
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
creeping jenny
In Polish
Czarny klon
Tojeść rozesłana
In Latin
White Acer ligno
creeping jenny
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Aceraceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Black Maple and Creeping Jenny
Season and care of Black Maple and Creeping Jenny is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Creeping Jenny Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Creeping Jenny season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Creeping Jenny is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Creeping Jenny is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Maple and Creeping Jenny Physical Information
Black Maple and Creeping Jenny physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Creeping Jenny height is 760.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Creeping Jenny are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Creeping Jenny flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Creeping Jenny leaf color: Green
Care of Black Maple and Creeping Jenny
Care of Black Maple and Creeping Jenny include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Creeping Jenny 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 Creeping Jenny needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.