Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
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
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
-
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
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Whole plant
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
Needle Grass
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Nadel- Gras
Red Maple Tree
In French
aiguille Herbe
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
igła do trawy
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
acus Grass
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Needle Grass and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Red Maple Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Needle Grass and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Needle Grass and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Needle Grass and Red Maple Tree
Care of Needle Grass and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass 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 Needle Grass 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.