Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
China
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Rhododendron
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-7
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Purple, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Elliptic and Ovate
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
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
RHODODENDRON impeditum
Common Name
Black Maple
Dwarf Rhododendron, Dwarf Purple Rhododendron
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
Dwarf Rhododendron
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Dwarf Rhododendron
In French
Noir Érable
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Polish
Czarny klon
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Dwarf Rhododendron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Aceraceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Ericoideae
Season and Care of Black Maple and Dwarf Rhododendron
Season and care of Black Maple and Dwarf Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Dwarf Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Rhododendron is Acidic.
Black Maple and Dwarf Rhododendron Physical Information
Black Maple and Dwarf Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Dwarf Rhododendron height is 25.40 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Dwarf Rhododendron are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dwarf Rhododendron flower color: Purple, Lavender and Violet
- Dwarf Rhododendron leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Black Maple and Dwarf Rhododendron
Care of Black Maple and Dwarf Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Rhododendron 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 Dwarf Rhododendron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.