Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
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
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Root
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Black Maple
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Octopus tree
In French
Noir Érable
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Czarny klon
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
White Acer ligno
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Black Maple and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Black Maple and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Maple and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Black Maple and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Black Maple and Octopus Tree
Care of Black Maple and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.