Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
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Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Prunus salicina 'Methley'
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Forest margins, Scrubs, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-10
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, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 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
Red, Purple
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
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
reseeds, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
weekly regular
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Respiratory problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic
Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
PRUNUS salicina 'Methley'
Common Name
Black Maple
Japanese Plum, Methley Plum
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
Methley Plum
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Chinesische Pflaume
In French
Noir Érable
Prunus salicina
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
Prunus salicina
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
Methley Plum
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
Prunus salicina
In Polish
Czarny klon
Methley Plum
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Methley Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Black Maple and Methley Plum
Season and care of Black Maple and Methley Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Methley Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Methley Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Methley Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Methley Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Maple and Methley Plum Physical Information
Black Maple and Methley Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Methley Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Methley Plum are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Methley Plum flower color: White
- Methley Plum leaf color: Green
Care of Black Maple and Methley Plum
Care of Black Maple and Methley Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Methley Plum 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 Methley Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.