Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
China, Japan, Korea
Types
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jiujiangense, horizontale
Habitat
Maritime Rocks, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Slugs, Snails
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
-
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
IBERIS sempervirens
ACER buergerianum
Common Name
Candytuft
Trident Maple
In Hindi
Candytuft
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
In German
Schleifenblume
Trident-Ahorn
In French
candytuft
Trident Maple
In Spanish
candytuft
arce de Trident
In Greek
candytuft
Trident Maple
In Portuguese
ibero
bordo Trident
In Polish
candytuft
Trident klon
In Latin
Coleus
Trident Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Sapindales
Family
Brassicaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Candytuft and Trident Maple
Season and care of Candytuft and Trident Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Candytuft and Trident Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candytuft season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candytuft is Loam, Sand and for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Candytuft is Neutral, Alkaline and for Trident Maple is Acidic.
Candytuft and Trident Maple Physical Information
Candytuft and Trident Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Candytuft height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Candytuft and Trident Maple are as follows:
Candytuft flower color: White
Candytuft leaf color: Dark Green
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Candytuft and Trident Maple
Care of Candytuft and Trident Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candytuft pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candytuft needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.