Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
China
Types
A. campestre var. campestre - downy fruit
A. campestre var. leiocarpum (Opiz) Wallr. (syn. A. campestre subsp. leiocarpum) - hairless fruit
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
7, 9, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Green, Light Yellow
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Light Green, Tan
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Sore Eyes
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
ACER campestre
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
Common Name
Field Maple, Hedge Maple
Centipede Grass
In Hindi
फील्ड मेपल
Hydrangea
In German
Feld-Ahorn
Hortensie
In French
Maple terrain
Hortensia
In Spanish
arce de campo
Hortensia
In Greek
Το πεδίο Maple
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
bordo de campo
Hortênsia
In Polish
Klon polny
Hortensja
In Latin
Field Maple
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Sorghum
Season and Care of Field Maple and Centipede Grass
Season and care of Field Maple and Centipede Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Field Maple and Centipede Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Field Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Field Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Field Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Field Maple and Centipede Grass Physical Information
Field Maple and Centipede Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Field Maple height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm. The color specification of Field Maple and Centipede Grass are as follows:
Field Maple flower color: Green and Light Yellow
Field Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Field Maple and Centipede Grass
Care of Field Maple and Centipede Grass 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 Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Field Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.