Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Bigleaf Maple, Black Maple, Silver Maple
Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Chartreuse
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Budding, Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Decline, Girdling Roots, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt, Wetwood
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Respiratory Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant, Wood
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Making Perfumes, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER platanoides
CITRUS medica var. sarcodactylis
Common Name
Norway Maple
Buddha's Hand, Fingered Citron
In Hindi
नॉर्वे मेपल
Buddha's Hand
Tree
In German
Spitzahorn
Buddhas Hand
Baum
In French
Norvège Maple
Main de Bouddha
Arbre
In Spanish
Noruega arce
Mano de Buda
Árbol
In Greek
Νεροπλάτανος
Χέρι του Βούδα
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Noruega bordo
Mão de Buda
Árvore
In Polish
klon zwyczajny
Ręka Buddy
Drzewo
In Latin
Acer platanoides
Buddha manus
Arbor
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Aceraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Norway Maple and Buddha's Hand
Season and care of Norway Maple and Buddha's Hand is important to know. While considering everything about Norway Maple and Buddha's Hand Care, growing season is an essential factor. Norway Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Buddha's Hand season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Norway Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Buddha's Hand is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Norway Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Buddha's Hand is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Norway Maple and Buddha's Hand Physical Information
Norway Maple and Buddha's Hand physical information is very important for comparison. Norway Maple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Buddha's Hand height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Norway Maple and Buddha's Hand are as follows:
Norway Maple flower color: Lemon yellow, Yellow green and Chartreuse
Norway Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Buddha's Hand flower color: White and Purple
- Buddha's Hand leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Norway Maple and Buddha's Hand
Care of Norway Maple and Buddha's Hand include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Norway Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Buddha's Hand pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Norway Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Buddha's Hand needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.