Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
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
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Violet
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Insects, 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
-
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CARDUUS nutans
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Nickende Distel
Red Maple Tree
In French
Musk Thistle
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
Cardo de almizcle
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
musk Thistle
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
musk Thistle
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
Musk Thistle
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
Carduus MOSCHUS
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Musk Thistle and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Musk Thistle and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Musk Thistle and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Musk Thistle and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Musk Thistle and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Musk Thistle height is 90.00 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 Musk Thistle and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Musk Thistle and Red Maple Tree
Care of Musk Thistle and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Musk Thistle 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.