Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
China
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Types
-
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Habitat
Upland
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Crimson
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
DAPHNE acutiloba
ACER nigrum
Common Name
Daphne plant
Black Maple
In Hindi
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
Black Maple Tree
In German
Daphne Pflanzen
Schwarz Ahorn
In French
plante Daphne
Noir Érable
In Spanish
planta de Daphne
Negro del árbol de arce
In Greek
Δάφνη φυτών
Μαύρο Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Daphne planta
Árvore de bordo preto
In Polish
Daphne roślin
Czarny klon
In Latin
Daphne plant
White Acer ligno
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Daphne and Black Maple
Season and care of Daphne and Black Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Daphne and Black Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Daphne is Loam and for Black Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Daphne is Neutral and for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Daphne and Black Maple Physical Information
Daphne and Black Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Daphne and Black Maple are as follows:
Daphne flower color: White
Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Daphne and Black Maple
Care of Daphne and Black Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Daphne 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.