Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Habitat
-
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 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
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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Liberty'
ACER nigrum
Common Name
Liberty Hosta
Black Maple
In Hindi
Freiheit Hosta
Black Maple Tree
In German
Freiheit Hosta
Schwarz Ahorn
In French
liberté Hosta
Noir Érable
In Spanish
Libertad Hosta
Negro del árbol de arce
In Greek
Liberty Hosta
Μαύρο Maple Tree
In Portuguese
liberdade Hosta
Árvore de bordo preto
In Polish
Liberty Hosta
Czarny klon
In Latin
libertatem Hosta
White Acer ligno
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Liberty Hosta and Black Maple
Season and care of Liberty Hosta and Black Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Liberty Hosta and Black Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Liberty Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Liberty Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Liberty Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Liberty Hosta and Black Maple Physical Information
Liberty Hosta and Black Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Liberty Hosta height is 25.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Liberty Hosta and Black Maple are as follows:
Liberty Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Liberty Hosta leaf color:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Liberty Hosta and Black Maple
Care of Liberty Hosta and Black Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Liberty Hosta 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 Liberty Hosta 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.