Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
America
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Open areas, River side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Cushion
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
Lobelia laxiflora
Common Name
Black Maple
Lobelia
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
Lobelia
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Lobelie
In French
Noir Érable
Lobelia
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
Lobelia
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
λοβηλία
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
Lobélia
In Polish
Czarny klon
Lobelia
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Lobelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Aceraceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Lobelioideae
Season and Care of Black Maple and Lobelia
Season and care of Black Maple and Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lobelia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Lobelia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lobelia is Acidic.
Black Maple and Lobelia Physical Information
Black Maple and Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Lobelia are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
- Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black Maple and Lobelia
Care of Black Maple and Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.