Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
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, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark 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
-
Green, Dark Green
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Flowers
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Black Maple
Firecracker Flower
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
आबोली
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Kracher-Blume
In French
Noir Érable
Firecracker fleur
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
flor petardo
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
flor foguete
In Polish
Czarny klon
petarda kwiat
In Latin
White Acer ligno
flos Firecracker
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Aceraceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Brodiaeoideae
Season and Care of Black Maple and Firecracker Flower
Season and care of Black Maple and Firecracker Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Firecracker Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Firecracker Flower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Maple and Firecracker Flower Physical Information
Black Maple and Firecracker Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Firecracker Flower are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
- Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Maple and Firecracker Flower
Care of Black Maple and Firecracker Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firecracker Flower pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.