Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
China, Japan
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Little Rose Dawn, Hines Purpleleaf, ‘Shang-hi
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Habitat
gardens, Hillside, open Woodlands, Roadsides, Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
moist forests, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-7
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Consistently
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall
Anthracnose, Bacterial leaf scorch, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antirheumatic, Cold, Cough, Emetic, gonorrhoea, Kidney problems, Pectoral, Swelling, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as preservative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant
Botanical Name
LOROPETALUM chinense
ACER pensylvanicum
Common Name
Loropetalum, Chinese fringe flower
Moosewood, striped maple, moose maple
In Hindi
Loropetalum
धारीदार मेपल
In German
Loropetalum
gestreifte Ahorn
In French
Loropetalum
érable rayé
In Spanish
Loropetalum
arce rayado
In Greek
Loropetalum
ριγέ σφενδάμου
In Portuguese
Loropetalum
plátano listrada
In Polish
Loropetalum
paski klonu
In Latin
Loropetalum
alba acernis
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Sapindales
Family
Hamamelidaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Moosewood Tree
Season and care of Loropetalum Chinese and Moosewood Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Loropetalum Chinese and Moosewood Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Loropetalum Chinese season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Moosewood Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Loropetalum Chinese is Loam and for Moosewood Tree is Loam while the PH of soil for Loropetalum Chinese is Acidic, Neutral and for Moosewood Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Loropetalum Chinese and Moosewood Tree Physical Information
Loropetalum Chinese and Moosewood Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Loropetalum Chinese height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Moosewood Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Loropetalum Chinese and Moosewood Tree are as follows:
Loropetalum Chinese flower color: White
Loropetalum Chinese leaf color: Green and Bronze
Moosewood Tree flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Moosewood Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Moosewood Tree
Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Moosewood Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Loropetalum Chinese pruning is done Prune to control growth and Moosewood Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Loropetalum Chinese needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Moosewood Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.