Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Europe, Russia
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
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
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Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
Blackwort
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Blackwort
Red Maple Tree
In French
Blackwort
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
Blackwort
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
Blackwort
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
Blackwort
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
Blackwort
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Boraginaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Comfrey and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Comfrey and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Comfrey and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Comfrey and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Comfrey and Red Maple Tree
Care of Comfrey and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Comfrey 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.