Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Types
Prunus salicina 'Methley'
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Habitat
Forest margins, Scrubs, sluggish streams and rivers
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
weekly regular
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Pollen
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Stomachic
Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS salicina 'Methley'
ACER nigrum
Common Name
Japanese Plum, Methley Plum
Black Maple
In Hindi
Methley Plum
Black Maple Tree
In German
Chinesische Pflaume
Schwarz Ahorn
In French
Prunus salicina
Noir Érable
In Spanish
Prunus salicina
Negro del árbol de arce
In Greek
Methley Plum
Μαύρο Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Prunus salicina
Árvore de bordo preto
In Polish
Methley Plum
Czarny klon
In Latin
Methley Plum
White Acer ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Methley Plum and Black Maple
Season and care of Methley Plum and Black Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Methley Plum and Black Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Methley Plum season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Methley Plum is Loam and for Black Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Methley Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Methley Plum and Black Maple Physical Information
Methley Plum and Black Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Methley Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Methley Plum and Black Maple are as follows:
Methley Plum flower color: White
Methley Plum leaf color: Green
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Methley Plum and Black Maple
Care of Methley Plum and Black Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Methley Plum 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 Methley Plum 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.