Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tree
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-10
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
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 Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, 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
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Flying insects
Allergy
Pollen
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Stem
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
-
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
CARDUUS nutans
Common Name
Black Maple
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Nickende Distel
In French
Noir Érable
Musk Thistle
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
Cardo de almizcle
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
musk Thistle
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
musk Thistle
In Polish
Czarny klon
Musk Thistle
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Carduus MOSCHUS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Aceraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Carduoideae
Season and Care of Black Maple and Musk Thistle
Season and care of Black Maple and Musk Thistle is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Musk Thistle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Maple and Musk Thistle Physical Information
Black Maple and Musk Thistle physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Musk Thistle are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
- Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Maple and Musk Thistle
Care of Black Maple and Musk Thistle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.