Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Monarda fistulosa brevis, Monarda fistulosa fistulosa, Monarda fistulosa mollis
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Thickets, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
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
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
-
Tolerances
-
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
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
Medium
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Bees, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic
Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Added to salads, Used as a flavouring in food, Used as a potherb, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cutflower, Edible, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
MONARDA fistulosa
Common Name
Black Maple
Wild Bergamot, bee balm
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
Wild Bergamot
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Wilde Bergamotte
In French
Noir Érable
bergamote sauvage
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
bergamota silvestre
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
άγρια Περγαμόντο
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
Bergamota selvagem
In Polish
Czarny klon
Dziki Bergamot
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Wild Bergamot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Aceraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Black Maple and Wild Bergamot
Season and care of Black Maple and Wild Bergamot is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Wild Bergamot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wild Bergamot season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Wild Bergamot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Bergamot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Maple and Wild Bergamot Physical Information
Black Maple and Wild Bergamot physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Wild Bergamot height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Wild Bergamot are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Wild Bergamot flower color:
- Wild Bergamot leaf color:
Care of Black Maple and Wild Bergamot
Care of Black Maple and Wild Bergamot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wild Bergamot pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Bergamot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.