Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
jiujiangense, horizontale
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
ACER buergerianum
Common Name
False Indigo
Trident Maple
In Hindi
इंडिगो
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
In German
falsches Indigo
Trident-Ahorn
In French
faux Indigo
Trident Maple
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
arce de Trident
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Trident Maple
In Portuguese
false Indigo
bordo Trident
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Trident klon
In Latin
falsum indicum
Trident Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Fabaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of False Indigo and Trident Maple
Season and care of False Indigo and Trident Maple is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Trident Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Trident Maple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Trident Maple is Acidic.
False Indigo and Trident Maple Physical Information
False Indigo and Trident Maple physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Trident Maple are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of False Indigo and Trident Maple
Care of False Indigo and Trident Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done 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 False Indigo 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.