Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
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Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
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
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Irregular
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
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Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, 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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
Common Name
Black Maple
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
एमु बुश
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Emu Bush
In French
Noir Érable
Emu Bush
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
Emu Bush
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
emu Μπους
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
Emu de Bush
In Polish
Czarny klon
Emu Bush
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Emu Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Aceraceae
Myoporaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Black Maple and Emu Bush
Season and care of Black Maple and Emu Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Emu Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Emu Bush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Maple and Emu Bush Physical Information
Black Maple and Emu Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Emu Bush are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
- Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Black Maple and Emu Bush
Care of Black Maple and Emu Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Emu Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.