Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Lower slopes, meadows
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
4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Medicinal Uses
Tonic
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
PHLOX nivalis
Common Name
Black Maple
Trailing Phlox
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
Gazania
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Gazania
In French
Noir Érable
Gazania
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
Gazania
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
Gazania
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
Gazania
In Polish
Czarny klon
Gazania
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Gazania
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Aceraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Areceae
Arctotideae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Cichorioideae
Season and Care of Black Maple and Gazania
Season and care of Black Maple and Gazania is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Gazania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gazania season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Gazania is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gazania is Acidic.
Black Maple and Gazania Physical Information
Black Maple and Gazania physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Gazania are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
- Gazania leaf color: Green
Care of Black Maple and Gazania
Care of Black Maple and Gazania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gazania pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape 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 Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.