Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
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Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White, Pink, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Clay, Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Tonic
Aging, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
PHLOX maculata
Common Name
Black Maple
Meadow Phlox
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Wiese Phlox
In French
Noir Érable
Meadow Phlox
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
prado Phlox
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
Meadow Phlox
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
Meadow Phlox
In Polish
Czarny klon
łąka Phlox
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Phlox meadow
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Aceraceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Black Maple and Meadow Phlox
Season and care of Black Maple and Meadow Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Meadow Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Meadow Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Meadow Phlox is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Meadow Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Maple and Meadow Phlox Physical Information
Black Maple and Meadow Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Meadow Phlox are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
- Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Maple and Meadow Phlox
Care of Black Maple and Meadow Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Phlox pruning is done 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 Meadow Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.