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
Ilex vomitoria
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-11
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
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, Partial shade, Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black root rot, Leafminers, Phytophthora Root Rot, Scale, Tar spot
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
ILEX vomitoria 'Condeaux'
Common Name
Black Maple
Yaupon Holly, Yaupon
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
Yaupon
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Yaupon
In French
Noir Érable
Yaupon
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
Yaupon
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
Yaupon
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
Yaupon
In Polish
Czarny klon
Yaupon
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Yaupon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Aquifoliales
Family
Aceraceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Black Maple and Yaupon
Season and care of Black Maple and Yaupon is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Yaupon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yaupon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Yaupon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yaupon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Maple and Yaupon Physical Information
Black Maple and Yaupon physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Yaupon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Yaupon are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Yaupon flower color: White
- Yaupon leaf color: Green
Care of Black Maple and Yaupon
Care of Black Maple and Yaupon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yaupon 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 Yaupon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.