Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Pink, Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Red
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, 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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
Common Name
Black Maple
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
Spindle Tree
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Spindelbaum
In French
Noir Érable
Spindle Arbre
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
Árbol del husillo
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
ατράκτου Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
Árvore spindle
In Polish
Czarny klon
Wrzeciono Drzewo
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Ligno colos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Celastrales
Family
Aceraceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Celastroideae
Season and Care of Black Maple and Spindle Tree
Season and care of Black Maple and Spindle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Spindle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Spindle Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Maple and Spindle Tree Physical Information
Black Maple and Spindle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Spindle Tree are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
- Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Black Maple and Spindle Tree
Care of Black Maple and Spindle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spindle Tree 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 Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.