Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Types
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Habitat
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Dark Pink
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Garcinia indica
ACER nigrum
Common Name
Kokum
Black Maple
In Hindi
Kokum
Black Maple Tree
In German
Kokum
Schwarz Ahorn
In French
Kokum
Noir Érable
In Spanish
Kokum
Negro del árbol de arce
In Greek
Kokum
Μαύρο Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Kokum
Árvore de bordo preto
In Polish
Kokum
Czarny klon
In Latin
Kokum
White Acer ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Zamiaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Clusioideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Kokum and Black Maple
Season and care of Kokum and Black Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Kokum and Black Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kokum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kokum and Black Maple Physical Information
Kokum and Black Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Kokum and Black Maple are as follows:
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Kokum and Black Maple
Care of Kokum and Black Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kokum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kokum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.