Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Types
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Red, Orange
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
Red blotch
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Treatment of Dark Spots
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
ACER nigrum
Common Name
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
Black Maple
In Hindi
हिम चम्पा
Black Maple Tree
In German
Magnolienbaum
Schwarz Ahorn
In French
magnolia
Noir Érable
In Spanish
árbol de magnolia
Negro del árbol de arce
In Greek
Magnolia δέντρο
Μαύρο Maple Tree
In Portuguese
magnólia
Árvore de bordo preto
In Polish
magnolia drzewa
Czarny klon
In Latin
Magnolia lignum
White Acer ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Sapindales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Magnolia Tree and Black Maple
Season and care of Magnolia Tree and Black Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Tree and Black Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Tree season is Spring and Summer and Black Maple season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Magnolia Tree and Black Maple Physical Information
Magnolia Tree and Black Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Tree and Black Maple are as follows:
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Magnolia Tree and Black Maple
Care of Magnolia Tree and Black Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Magnolia Tree 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.