Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Canary Islands
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Lotus berthelotii
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
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
H1, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Red, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Spine-edged leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
-
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
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
LOTUS berthelotii
Common Name
Black Maple
Parrot's Beak
Winged Pea
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
Parrot's Beak
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Papageienschnabel
In French
Noir Érable
Le Bec de perroquet
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
Pico de loro
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
Ράμφος παπαγάλου
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
Bico do Papagaio
In Polish
Czarny klon
Dziób papugi
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Parrot rostri
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Family
Aceraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Black Maple and Parrot's Beak
Season and care of Black Maple and Parrot's Beak is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Parrot's Beak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Parrot's Beak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Parrot's Beak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Parrot's Beak is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Maple and Parrot's Beak Physical Information
Black Maple and Parrot's Beak physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Parrot's Beak are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Parrot's Beak flower color: Red, Gold and Orange Red
- Parrot's Beak leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Black Maple and Parrot's Beak
Care of Black Maple and Parrot's Beak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Parrot's Beak pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Parrot's Beak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.