Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
-
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Types
-
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Habitat
Mountain Slopes
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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 leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal leaf spots
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as firewood, Wood is used fore making tools
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Escallonia resinosa
ACER nigrum
Common Name
Escallonia
Black Maple
In Hindi
गम
Black Maple Tree
In German
Gummi
Schwarz Ahorn
In French
gomme
Noir Érable
In Spanish
goma
Negro del árbol de arce
In Greek
κόμμι
Μαύρο Maple Tree
In Portuguese
goma
Árvore de bordo preto
In Polish
guma
Czarny klon
In Latin
Euonymus
White Acer ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Escalloniales
Sapindales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Escallonioideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Escallonia and Black Maple
Season and care of Escallonia and Black Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Escallonia and Black Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Escallonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Escallonia is Loam, Sand and for Black Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Escallonia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Escallonia and Black Maple Physical Information
Escallonia and Black Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Escallonia height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Escallonia and Black Maple are as follows:
Escallonia flower color: White and Pink
Escallonia leaf color: Dark Green
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Escallonia and Black Maple
Care of Escallonia and Black Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Escallonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Escallonia 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.