Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
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Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-7
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Water daily during growing season
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Allergy
Pollen
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Skin irritation, Skin Problems
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
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
Common Name
Black Maple
Ragged Robin
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
Ragged Robin
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
In French
Noir Érable
Ragged Robin
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
petirrojo desigual
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
ragged Robin
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
Ragged Robin
In Polish
Czarny klon
Ragged Robin
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Robin ragged
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aceraceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Black Maple and Ragged Robin
Season and care of Black Maple and Ragged Robin is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Ragged Robin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ragged Robin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Maple and Ragged Robin Physical Information
Black Maple and Ragged Robin physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Ragged Robin are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Care of Black Maple and Ragged Robin
Care of Black Maple and Ragged Robin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads. In summer Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.