Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vines
  
Tree
  
Origin
United States, Mexico
  
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
  
Types
Not Available
  
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
  
Habitat
Deciduous forests
  
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
  
3-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
  
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Habit
Vine/Liana
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm
  
33
Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm
  
14
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Ivory
  
Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Red, Green, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
  
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
  
Maple shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Not Available
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Summer
  
Early Spring, Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site
  
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
  
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Well drained
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
  
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
  
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
  
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
  
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
  
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
  
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Flea beetles, Insects
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
  
Air purification, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Vines
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Vegetable
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
  
ACER rubrum
  
Common Name
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
  
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
  
In Hindi
Boston Ivy
  
लाल मेपल के पेड़
  
In German
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
  
Red Maple Tree
  
In French
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
  
Red Maple Tree
  
In Spanish
Boston Ivy
  
Árbol de arce rojo
  
In Greek
Boston Ivy
  
Red Maple Tree
  
In Portuguese
Boston Ivy
  
Árvore de bordo vermelho
  
In Polish
Boston Ivy
  
Red Maple Tree
  
In Latin
Boston Ivy
  
Rubrum Maple ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Vitales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Vitaceae
  
Aceraceae
  
Genus
Parthenocissus
  
Acer
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Boston Ivy and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Boston Ivy and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Ivy and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Ivy season is Not Available and Red Maple Tree season is Not Available. The type of soil for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Boston Ivy and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Boston Ivy and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Boston Ivy and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Boston Ivy and Red Maple Tree
Care of Boston Ivy and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering and Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.