Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Baccharis sarothroides
jiujiangense, horizontale
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Dry soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
-
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
-
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
ACER buergerianum
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Trident Maple
In Hindi
desert broom
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
In German
Wüste Besen
Trident-Ahorn
In French
desert broom
Trident Maple
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
arce de Trident
In Greek
desert broom
Trident Maple
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
bordo Trident
In Polish
desert broom
Trident klon
In Latin
desert broom
Trident Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Trident Maple
Season and care of Desert Broom and Trident Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Trident Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Trident Maple is Acidic.
Desert Broom and Trident Maple Physical Information
Desert Broom and Trident Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Trident Maple are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Desert Broom and Trident Maple
Care of Desert Broom and Trident Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom 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.