Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Oblovate
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Pollen
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
NASTURTIUM officinale
Common Name
Black Maple
Watercress
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
Hydrangea
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Hortensie
In French
Noir Érable
Hortensia
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
Hortensia
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
Hortênsia
In Polish
Czarny klon
Hortensja
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Hibiscus
Family
Aceraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
-
Season and Care of Black Maple and Watercress
Season and care of Black Maple and Watercress is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Watercress Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Watercress season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Watercress is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Watercress is Neutral.
Black Maple and Watercress Physical Information
Black Maple and Watercress physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Watercress height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Watercress are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Watercress flower color: White
- Watercress leaf color: Green
Care of Black Maple and Watercress
Care of Black Maple and Watercress include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Watercress 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 Watercress needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.