Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
South America, Brazil
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
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Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Canyons, gardens, Grassland, Rainforest, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-13
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
H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Summer, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Reduce watering in winter, Requires watering in the 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize before watering, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mites, Red blotch, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic
Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Whole plant
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Used as Biofuel, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
MANIHOT esculenta 'Variegata'
Common Name
Black Maple
Variegated Cassava, Variegated Tapioca
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
Variegated Cassava
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Verändertes Cassava
In French
Noir Érable
panaché manioc
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
abigarrado Yuca
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
Κυμαίνεται Cassava
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
variegated de mandioca
In Polish
Czarny klon
Kolorowy Maniok
In Latin
White Acer ligno
variegated Cassava
Order
Sapindales
Malpighiales
Family
Aceraceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Black Maple and Variegated Cassava
Season and care of Black Maple and Variegated Cassava is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Variegated Cassava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Variegated Cassava season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Variegated Cassava is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Variegated Cassava is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Maple and Variegated Cassava Physical Information
Black Maple and Variegated Cassava physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Variegated Cassava height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Variegated Cassava are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Variegated Cassava flower color: White and Red
- Variegated Cassava leaf color: Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Black Maple and Variegated Cassava
Care of Black Maple and Variegated Cassava include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Variegated Cassava pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Variegated Cassava needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.