Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Central America, South America
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Persea americana
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-15
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
9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Purple, Gold, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Dark 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
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
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
Weevils
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Pollen
Oral Allergy
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic
Antidepressant, Detoxification, Digestive, Improve heart health, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Fruits
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
PERSEA americana 'Stewart'( Mexican Strain)
Common Name
Black Maple
Avocado, Mexican Avocado
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
Mexican Avocado
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Mexican Avocado
In French
Noir Érable
Mexican Avocado
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
Mexican Avocado
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
Mexican Avocado
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
Mexican Avocado
In Polish
Czarny klon
Mexican Avocado
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Mexican Avocado
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Laurales
Family
Aceraceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Black Maple and Mexican Avocado
Season and care of Black Maple and Mexican Avocado is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Mexican Avocado Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican Avocado season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Avocado is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Avocado is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Maple and Mexican Avocado Physical Information
Black Maple and Mexican Avocado physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Mexican Avocado height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Mexican Avocado are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mexican Avocado flower color: White and Yellow
- Mexican Avocado leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black Maple and Mexican Avocado
Care of Black Maple and Mexican Avocado include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Avocado 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 Mexican Avocado needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.