Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Warm soil, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
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, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water
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
Clay, 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
Mites
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Fruits
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Cleanser, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
CITRUS latifolia
Common Name
Black Maple
Persian Lime
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
Persian lime
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Gewöhnliche Limette
In French
Noir Érable
Citrus × latifolia
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
Citrus latifolia
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
Persian lime
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
Citrus × latifolia
In Polish
Czarny klon
Persian lime
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Persian lime
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Aceraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Black Maple and Persian Lime
Season and care of Black Maple and Persian Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Persian Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Maple and Persian Lime Physical Information
Black Maple and Persian Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Persian Lime are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
- Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Maple and Persian Lime
Care of Black Maple and Persian Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Persian Lime 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 Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.