Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Europe, Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Northern Africa
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
gardens, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-11
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Light Green, Blue Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Pink
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Bees
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Whole plant
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
BRASSICA oleracea 'Chidori Pink'( Acephala Group, CHIDORI SERIES)
Common Name
Black Maple
Chidori Pink Ornamental Kale, Ornamental Kale
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
सजावटी काले
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Ornamental Kale
In French
Noir Érable
ornement Kale
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
Ornamental Kale
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
καλλωπιστικά Καλέ
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
ornamental Kale
In Polish
Czarny klon
ozdobny
In Latin
White Acer ligno
decentius
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Brassicales
Family
Aceraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Black Maple and Ornamental Kale
Season and care of Black Maple and Ornamental Kale is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Ornamental Kale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ornamental Kale season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Ornamental Kale is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ornamental Kale is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Maple and Ornamental Kale Physical Information
Black Maple and Ornamental Kale physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Ornamental Kale height is 22.90 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Ornamental Kale are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ornamental Kale flower color: Yellow
- Ornamental Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black Maple and Ornamental Kale
Care of Black Maple and Ornamental Kale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ornamental Kale 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 Ornamental Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.