Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
China, Japan, Korea
Types
-
jiujiangense, horizontale
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, Open areas, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green, Tan
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Bark
-
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
AFROCARPUS gracilior
ACER buergerianum
Common Name
East African Yellowwood, Fern Pine
Trident Maple
In Hindi
फर्न पाइन
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
In German
Fern Pinien
Trident-Ahorn
In French
pin Fern
Trident Maple
In Spanish
pino helecho
arce de Trident
In Greek
Fern πεύκο
Trident Maple
In Portuguese
pinho Fern
bordo Trident
In Polish
Fern sosna
Trident klon
In Latin
Fern pinus
Trident Maple
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Podocarpaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Fern Pine and Trident Maple
Season and care of Fern Pine and Trident Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Fern Pine and Trident Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fern Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fern Pine is Clay, Loam and for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Fern Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Trident Maple is Acidic.
Fern Pine and Trident Maple Physical Information
Fern Pine and Trident Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Fern Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Fern Pine and Trident Maple are as follows:
Fern Pine flower color: Light Green and Tan
Fern Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Fern Pine and Trident Maple
Care of Fern Pine and Trident Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fern Pine 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 Fern Pine 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.