Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Southern Europe
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Evergreen Conifer
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-7
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Adelgids, Aphids, Conifer red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bog Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Paper pulp, Planted in shelterbeds, Used in making tea, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
PICEA omorika
Common Name
Black Maple
Serbian Spruce
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
Serbian Spruce
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
serbische Fichte
In French
Noir Érable
serbe Spruce
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
serbio Spruce
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
σερβική έλατο
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
sérvio Spruce
In Polish
Czarny klon
Świerk serbski
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Sinensi Spruce
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Black Maple and Serbian Spruce
Season and care of Black Maple and Serbian Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Serbian Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Serbian Spruce season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Serbian Spruce is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Serbian Spruce is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Maple and Serbian Spruce Physical Information
Black Maple and Serbian Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Serbian Spruce height is 1,680.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Serbian Spruce are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Serbian Spruce flower color:
- Serbian Spruce leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Maple and Serbian Spruce
Care of Black Maple and Serbian Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Serbian Spruce pruning is done . In summer Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Serbian Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.