Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Habitat
Hillside
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, 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
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Bees, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
ACER nigrum
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Black Maple
In Hindi
Chayote
Black Maple Tree
In German
Chayote
Schwarz Ahorn
In French
Chayote
Noir Érable
In Spanish
Chayote
Negro del árbol de arce
In Greek
Chayote
Μαύρο Maple Tree
In Portuguese
chuchu
Árvore de bordo preto
In Polish
Chayote
Czarny klon
In Latin
chayote
White Acer ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Chayote and Black Maple
Season and care of Chayote and Black Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Black Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Black Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chayote and Black Maple Physical Information
Chayote and Black Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Black Maple are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Chayote and Black Maple
Care of Chayote and Black Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.