Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Toothed
V-Shaped
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
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
Common Name
Black Maple
Houseleek, Common houseleek
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
houseleek
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Hauswurz
In French
Noir Érable
joubarbe
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
houseleek
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
houseleek
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
houseleek
In Polish
Czarny klon
houseleek
In Latin
White Acer ligno
AMERIMNON
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Sedoideae
Season and Care of Black Maple and Houseleek
Season and care of Black Maple and Houseleek is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Houseleek Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Houseleek season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Houseleek is Sand while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Maple and Houseleek Physical Information
Black Maple and Houseleek physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Houseleek are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
- Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Care of Black Maple and Houseleek
Care of Black Maple and Houseleek include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Houseleek pruning is done . In summer Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Houseleek needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.