Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
China
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Bambusoideae
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-15
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
digitate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
BAMBUSA multiplex
Common Name
Black Maple
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
हेगड़े बांस
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Hedge Bambus
In French
Noir Érable
Bamboo Hedge
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
bambú de cobertura
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
hedge Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
Bamboo Hedge
In Polish
Czarny klon
Żywopłoty Bamboo
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Sepi Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Bambusoideae
Season and Care of Black Maple and Hedge Bamboo
Season and care of Black Maple and Hedge Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Hedge Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hedge Bamboo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Maple and Hedge Bamboo Physical Information
Black Maple and Hedge Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Hedge Bamboo are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Hedge Bamboo flower color:
- Hedge Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Maple and Hedge Bamboo
Care of Black Maple and Hedge Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hedge Bamboo pruning is done . In summer Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hedge Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.