Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Pinus virginiana
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Hills, Hilly upland habitat, Lowland, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
-
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Scale
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Wood
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
PINUS virginiana
Common Name
Black Maple
Scrub Pine
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
वर्जीनिया पाइन
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Virginia Pine
In French
Noir Érable
Virginia Pine
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
Virginia pino
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
Βιρτζίνια Pine
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
Virginia Pine
In Polish
Czarny klon
Virginia Pine
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Virginia Pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Black Maple and Virginia Pine
Season and care of Black Maple and Virginia Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Virginia Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Virginia Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Virginia Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Virginia Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Maple and Virginia Pine Physical Information
Black Maple and Virginia Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Virginia Pine height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Virginia Pine are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Virginia Pine flower color:
- Virginia Pine leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Black Maple and Virginia Pine
Care of Black Maple and Virginia Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Virginia Pine pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Virginia Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.