Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
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Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
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Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
-
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Tonic
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Black Maple
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
pinkroot
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Spigelia
In French
Noir Érable
Spigelia
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
Spigelia
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
Spigelia
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
Spigelia
In Polish
Czarny klon
Spigelia
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Spigelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Gentianales
Family
Aceraceae
Loganiceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Black Maple and Pinkroot
Season and care of Black Maple and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Maple and Pinkroot Physical Information
Black Maple and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Pinkroot are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Black Maple and Pinkroot
Care of Black Maple and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.