Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
  
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
  
Types
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
  
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
8-3
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
1,219.20 cm
  
15
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
  
Yellow green, Chartreuse
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Green, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
  
Toothed
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
  
Early Spring, Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Ample Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
  
Bees, Birds
  
Allergy
Asthma
  
Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
  
Tonic
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Sap, Tree trunks
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Botanical Name
TECOMA stans
  
ACER nigrum
  
Common Name
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
  
Black Maple
  
In Hindi
Esperanza
  
Black Maple Tree
  
In German
Esperanza
  
Schwarz Ahorn
  
In French
Esperanza
  
Noir Érable
  
In Spanish
Esperanza
  
Negro del árbol de arce
  
In Greek
Esperanza
  
Μαύρο Maple Tree
  
In Portuguese
Esperanza
  
Árvore de bordo preto
  
In Polish
Esperanza
  
Czarny klon
  
In Latin
Esperanza
  
White Acer ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Bignoniaceae
  
Aceraceae
  
Genus
Tecoma
  
Acer
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Tecomeae
  
Areceae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Hippocastanoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Esperanza and Black Maple
Season and care of Esperanza and Black Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Esperanza and Black Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Esperanza season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Esperanza is Loam, Sand and for Black Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Esperanza and Black Maple Physical Information
Esperanza and Black Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Esperanza and Black Maple are as follows:
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Esperanza and Black Maple
Care of Esperanza and Black Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.