Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
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
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Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Autumn
Tolerances
-
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Pollen
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Tonic
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
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Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Black Maple
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Noir Érable
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Czarny klon
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Commelinids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Tillandsioideae.
Season and Care of Black Maple and Guzmania
Season and care of Black Maple and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Guzmania season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Black Maple and Guzmania Physical Information
Black Maple and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Guzmania are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Care of Black Maple and Guzmania
Care of Black Maple and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.