Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
A. campestre var. campestre - downy fruit
A. campestre var. leiocarpum (Opiz) Wallr. (syn. A. campestre subsp. leiocarpum) - hairless fruit
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Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Light Yellow
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Light Green, Tan
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Medium, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore Eyes
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ACER campestre
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Field Maple, Hedge Maple
Crested Iris
In Hindi
फील्ड मेपल
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Feld-Ahorn
Crested Iris
In French
Maple terrain
Crested Iris
In Spanish
arce de campo
Crested Iris
In Greek
Το πεδίο Maple
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
bordo de campo
Crested Iris
In Polish
Klon polny
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Field Maple
iubatum Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Aceraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Field Maple and Crested Iris
Season and care of Field Maple and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Field Maple and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Field Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crested Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Field Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Field Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Field Maple and Crested Iris Physical Information
Field Maple and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Field Maple height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Field Maple and Crested Iris are as follows:
Field Maple flower color: Green and Light Yellow
Field Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Field Maple and Crested Iris
Care of Field Maple and Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.