Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Aesculus glabra
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-7
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
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Tan, Sienna
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
Orange, Tan
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Fruits
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
AESCULUS glabra
Common Name
Black Maple
Ohio Buckeye
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
ओहियो बकेये
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Ohio buckeye
In French
Noir Érable
marronnier de l'Ohio
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
Ohio castaño de indias
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
Οχάιο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
Ohio Buckeye
In Polish
Czarny klon
Ohio kasztan
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Ohio buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Aceraceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Black Maple and Ohio Buckeye
Season and care of Black Maple and Ohio Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Ohio Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Maple and Ohio Buckeye Physical Information
Black Maple and Ohio Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Ohio Buckeye are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
- Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Maple and Ohio Buckeye
Care of Black Maple and Ohio Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.