Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Texas
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Oenothera berlandieri, Oenothera speciosa
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-10
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Pollen
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
OENOTHERA mexicana
Common Name
Black Maple
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
Mexican primrose
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Rosa Nachtkerze
In French
Noir Érable
Mexican primrose
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
Primrose mexicana
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
Μεξικού Primrose
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
Mexican Primrose
In Polish
Czarny klon
Mexican Primrose
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Mexicanus Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Aceraceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Black Maple and Mexican primrose
Season and care of Black Maple and Mexican primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Mexican primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican primrose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Maple and Mexican primrose Physical Information
Black Maple and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Mexican primrose are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
- Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Black Maple and Mexican primrose
Care of Black Maple and Mexican primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican primrose 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 primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.