Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
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Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Palmate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Toxic
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
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Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
ACER rubrum
Common Name
American Mandrake, Mayapple
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
amerikanisch Alraune
Red Maple Tree
In French
mandrake américain
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
mandrágora americana
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
american μανδραγόρα
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
mandrake americano
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
amerykański mandragory
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
Latin mandragoras
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Sapindales
Family
Berberidaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Mayapple and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Mayapple and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Mayapple and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mayapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mayapple is Clay, Loam and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mayapple and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Mayapple and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Mayapple and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
Mayapple leaf color: Green
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Mayapple and Red Maple Tree
Care of Mayapple and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mayapple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mayapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.