Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Asia
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-12
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Yellow, Lemon yellow
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
-
Light Green
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
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
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
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Drought and Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Tonic
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
CITRUS limon
Common Name
Black Maple
Lemon
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
नींबू
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
Noir Érable
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
Limão
In Polish
Czarny klon
Cytrynowy
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Limon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Aceraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Black Maple and Lemon
Season and care of Black Maple and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Maple and Lemon Physical Information
Black Maple and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Lemon are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Black Maple and Lemon
Care of Black Maple and Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, 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 Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.