Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Southeastern United States
Types
A. campestre var. campestre - downy fruit
A. campestre var. leiocarpum (Opiz) Wallr. (syn. A. campestre subsp. leiocarpum) - hairless fruit
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Light Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Light Green, Tan
Brown
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
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Needle like
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
-
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Small mammals, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma
Asthma, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Sore Eyes
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, 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
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Botanical Name
ACER campestre
Pinus elliottii
Common Name
Field Maple, Hedge Maple
slash pine
In Hindi
फील्ड मेपल
स्लेश पाइन
In German
Feld-Ahorn
Schrägstrich Kiefer
In French
Maple terrain
slash pine
In Spanish
arce de campo
pino slash
In Greek
Το πεδίο Maple
κάθετο πεύκης
In Portuguese
bordo de campo
pinho barra
In Polish
Klon polny
sosny ukośnik
In Latin
Field Maple
VULNUS pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Field Maple and Slash Pine
Season and care of Field Maple and Slash Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Field Maple and Slash Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Field Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Field Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Field Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Field Maple and Slash Pine Physical Information
Field Maple and Slash Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Field Maple height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Field Maple and Slash Pine are as follows:
Field Maple flower color: Green and Light Yellow
Field Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
- Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Field Maple and Slash Pine
Care of Field Maple and Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.