Field Maple

Broomsedge

About Field Maple and Broomsedge

Field Maple

Broomsedge

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Grass

Origin

Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia

United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Types

A. campestre var. campestre - downy fruit A. campestre var. leiocarpum (Opiz) Wallr. (syn. A. campestre subsp. leiocarpum) - hairless fruit

Virginia water horehound

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods

Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-85-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-4

9 - 1

Sunset Zone

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

910.00 cm60.96 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

910.00 cm30.48 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green, Light Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Yellow, Light Pink, Light Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Gold, Tan

Orange, Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Tan, Sandy Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Maple shaped

Grass like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Soil Compaction

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting

Divison, Root Division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Fungal Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Sore Eyes

Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Sap

Root, Seeds, Stem

Other Uses

Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments

Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ACER campestre

ANDROPOGON virginicus

Common Name

Field Maple, Hedge Maple

Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem

In Hindi

फील्ड मेपल

Broomsedge grass

In German

Feld-Ahorn

broomsedge Gras

In French

Maple terrain

broomsedge herbe

In Spanish

arce de campo

hierba Broomsedge

In Greek

Το πεδίο Maple

Broomsedge γρασίδι

In Portuguese

bordo de campo

Broomsedge grama

In Polish

Klon polny

Broomsedge trawy

In Latin

Field Maple

Broomsedge herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Cyperales

Family

Aceraceae

Poaceae

Genus

Acer

Andropogon

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Andropogoneae

Subfamily

Hippocastanoideae

Panicoideae

Number of Species

1281

1 27800

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Properties of Field Maple and Broomsedge

Wondering what are the properties of Field Maple and Broomsedge? We provide you with everything About Field Maple and Broomsedge. Field Maple doesn't have thorns and Broomsedge doesn't have thorns. Also Field Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Field Maple has allergic reactions like Asthma and Broomsedge has allergic reactions like Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Field Maple and Broomsedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Field Maple and Broomsedge

Season and care of Field Maple and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Field Maple and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Field Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Field Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Field Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Field Maple and Broomsedge Physical Information

Field Maple and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Field Maple height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Field Maple and Broomsedge are as follows:

Field Maple flower color: Green and Light Yellow
Field Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Broomsedge flower color:
Broomsedge leaf color: Green

Care of Field Maple and Broomsedge

Care of Field Maple and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Field Maple pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Field Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.