Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Eastern Asia
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-10
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
-
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Pollen
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Tonic
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
Common Name
Black Maple
Gardenia
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
बौना गार्डेनिया
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Dwarf Gardenia
In French
Noir Érable
Gardenia Dwarf
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
Gardenia enana
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
νάνος Gardenia
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
Gardenia Dwarf
In Polish
Czarny klon
Dwarf Gardenia
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Gardenia Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Rubiales
Family
Aceraceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Cinchonoideae
Season and Care of Black Maple and Dwarf Gardenia
Season and care of Black Maple and Dwarf Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Dwarf Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Maple and Dwarf Gardenia Physical Information
Black Maple and Dwarf Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Dwarf Gardenia are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
- Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black Maple and Dwarf Gardenia
Care of Black Maple and Dwarf Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Gardenia pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Gardenia needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.