Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
North America
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
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Green, Light Yellow
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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
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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
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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
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Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore Eyes
Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ACER campestre
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
Common Name
Field Maple, Hedge Maple
Skyrocket Juniper
In Hindi
फील्ड मेपल
skyrocket juniper
In German
Feld-Ahorn
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
In French
Maple terrain
monter en flèche genévrier
In Spanish
arce de campo
dispararse enebro
In Greek
Το πεδίο Maple
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
In Portuguese
bordo de campo
foguete zimbro
In Polish
Klon polny
jałowiec Skyrocket
In Latin
Field Maple
skyrocket iuniperorum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Field Maple and Skyrocket Juniper
Season and care of Field Maple and Skyrocket Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Field Maple and Skyrocket Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Field Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Field Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Field Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Field Maple and Skyrocket Juniper Physical Information
Field Maple and Skyrocket Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Field Maple height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Field Maple and Skyrocket Juniper are as follows:
Field Maple flower color: Green and Light Yellow
Field Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Skyrocket Juniper flower color:
- Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Field Maple and Skyrocket Juniper
Care of Field Maple and Skyrocket Juniper 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 Skyrocket Juniper 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 Skyrocket Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.