Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
China
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ACER griseum
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Paperbark Maple
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
paperbark maple
Aaron Caladium
In German
paperbark Ahorn
Aaron Caladium
In French
érable paperbark
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
arce paperbark
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Paperbark σφενδάμου
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
de bordo paperbark
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
klon paperbark
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
paperbark acernis
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Paperbark Maple and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Paperbark Maple and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Maple and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Maple is Clay, Loam and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paperbark Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Paperbark Maple and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Paperbark Maple and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Maple and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Paperbark Maple flower color: Yellow
Paperbark Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Paperbark Maple and Aaron Caladium
Care of Paperbark Maple and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Paperbark Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.