Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Turtlehead, Leadwort, Aster
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
bottomlands, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Brown, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Non Flowering Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Found
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Rodents
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Whole plant
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
CHASMANTHIUM latifolium
Common Name
Black Maple
Indian Woodoats, Northern Sea Oats
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
Northern Sea Oats
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Northern Seehafer
In French
Noir Érable
Northern Sea Oats
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
Avena del mar del Norte
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
Βόρεια Θάλασσα Βρώμη
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
Northern Sea Oats
In Polish
Czarny klon
Północna część Morza Owies
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Avene mari septentrionali
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Areceae
Chasmanthieae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Maple and Northern Sea Oats
Season and care of Black Maple and Northern Sea Oats is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Northern Sea Oats Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Northern Sea Oats season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Northern Sea Oats is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Northern Sea Oats is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Maple and Northern Sea Oats Physical Information
Black Maple and Northern Sea Oats physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Northern Sea Oats height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Northern Sea Oats are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Northern Sea Oats flower color: Brown and Green
- Northern Sea Oats leaf color: Light Green
Care of Black Maple and Northern Sea Oats
Care of Black Maple and Northern Sea Oats include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Northern Sea Oats pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Northern Sea Oats needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.