Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Russia, Siberia, China, Japan
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Iris ensata, Iris japonica
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Boggy areas, gardens, meadows, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Water Deeply, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Red blotch, Rhizome rot, Slugs, Snails, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Flies, Snails
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bog Garden, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic
Alterative, Anthelmintic, Antidote, Appetizer, Depurative, Diuretic, Hepatitis
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Fibre
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
IRIS ensata
Common Name
Black Maple
Iris
Japanese iris
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
Japanese iris
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Japanese iris
In French
Noir Érable
iris Xapanese
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
Iris Xapanese
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
ιαπωνική ίριδα
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
íris japonesa
In Polish
Czarny klon
japońskie iris
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Iris Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Aceraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Black Maple and Japanese Iris
Season and care of Black Maple and Japanese Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Japanese Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Japanese Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Maple and Japanese Iris Physical Information
Black Maple and Japanese Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Japanese Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Japanese Iris are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Japanese Iris flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
- Japanese Iris leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Black Maple and Japanese Iris
Care of Black Maple and Japanese Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Iris pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.