Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Southeastern United States
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
-
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Olive
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Long, Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Dogs
Allergy
Pollen
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Borders
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Tonic
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Fruits
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
ILLICIUM parviflorum
Common Name
Black Maple
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
चक्र फूल
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Sternanis
In French
Noir Érable
Anis étoilé
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
Anís estrellado
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
Γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
Star Anise
In Polish
Czarny klon
Anyż
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Star Anise
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Illiciales
Family
Aceraceae
Illiciaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Illicioideae
Season and Care of Black Maple and Star Anise
Season and care of Black Maple and Star Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Star Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Star Anise season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Maple and Star Anise Physical Information
Black Maple and Star Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Star Anise are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
- Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Care of Black Maple and Star Anise
Care of Black Maple and Star Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Star Anise 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 Star Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.