Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Europe
Mexico, Central America
Types
Bigleaf Maple, Black Maple, Silver Maple
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Chartreuse
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Decline, Girdling Roots, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt, Wetwood
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
-
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant, Wood
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ACER platanoides
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Norway Maple
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
नॉर्वे मेपल
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Spitzahorn
Yambohne
In French
Norvège Maple
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Noruega arce
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Νεροπλάτανος
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Noruega bordo
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
klon zwyczajny
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Acer platanoides
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Aceraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Norway Maple and Jicama
Season and care of Norway Maple and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Norway Maple and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Norway Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jicama season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Norway Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Norway Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Norway Maple and Jicama Physical Information
Norway Maple and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Norway Maple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Norway Maple and Jicama are as follows:
Norway Maple flower color: Lemon yellow, Yellow green and Chartreuse
Norway Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Norway Maple and Jicama
Care of Norway Maple and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Norway Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Norway Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.