Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Types
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
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
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
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CHOISYA ternata
ACER nigrum
Common Name
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
Black Maple
In Hindi
Philadelphus
Black Maple Tree
In German
Pfeifensträucher
Schwarz Ahorn
In French
Philadelphus
Noir Érable
In Spanish
Philadelphus
Negro del árbol de arce
In Greek
Philadelphus
Μαύρο Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Philadelphus
Árvore de bordo preto
In Polish
Jaśminowiec
Czarny klon
In Latin
Philadelphus
White Acer ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Sapindales
Family
Rutaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Philadelpheae
Areceae
Subfamily
Hydrangeoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Mock Orange and Black Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Mock Orange and Black Maple? We provide you with everything About Mock Orange and Black Maple. Mock Orange doesn't have thorns and Black Maple doesn't have thorns. Also Mock Orange does not have fragrant flowers. Mock Orange has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Black Maple has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Mock Orange and Black Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mock Orange and Black Maple
Season and care of Mock Orange and Black Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Mock Orange and Black Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand and for Black Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mock Orange and Black Maple Physical Information
Mock Orange and Black Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Mock Orange and Black Maple are as follows:
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mock Orange and Black Maple
Care of Mock Orange and Black Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange 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 Mock Orange 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.