Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
United States, Canada
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
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Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
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
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White, Green, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Dark Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Cadmium fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mosaic viruses, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Pollen
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Tonic
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Curing mumps and measles, Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in making blue ink
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
PHYTOLACCA americana
Common Name
Black Maple
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Pokeberry
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
POKEBERRY
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Kermesbeere
In French
Noir Érable
POKEBERRY
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
Pokeberry
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
POKEBERRY
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
POKEBERRY
In Polish
Czarny klon
alkiermes
In Latin
White Acer ligno
pokeberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aceraceae
Phytolaccaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Black Maple and Pokeberry
Season and care of Black Maple and Pokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Pokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pokeberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Pokeberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pokeberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Maple and Pokeberry Physical Information
Black Maple and Pokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Pokeberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Pokeberry are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pokeberry flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
- Pokeberry leaf color: Green
Care of Black Maple and Pokeberry
Care of Black Maple and Pokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pokeberry pruning is done Prune in summer, 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 Pokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.