Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Canada
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
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Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy, Woodlands
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
-
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
White, Green, Light Pink
Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Purple
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Burgundy
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Cadmium fertilizer
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses, Yellow Leaves
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
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
-
Allergy
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly, Vomiting
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Curing mumps and measles, Homeopathy
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in making blue ink
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PHYTOLACCA americana
ACER rubrum
Common Name
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Pokeberry
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
POKEBERRY
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Kermesbeere
Red Maple Tree
In French
POKEBERRY
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
Pokeberry
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
POKEBERRY
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
POKEBERRY
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
alkiermes
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
pokeberry
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Phytolaccaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Pokeberry and Red Maple Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Pokeberry and Red Maple Tree? We provide you with everything About Pokeberry and Red Maple Tree. Pokeberry doesn't have thorns and Red Maple Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Pokeberry does not have fragrant flowers. Pokeberry has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly and Vomiting and Red Maple Tree has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pokeberry and Red Maple Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pokeberry and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Pokeberry and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pokeberry and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pokeberry season is Summer and Fall and Red Maple Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pokeberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pokeberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pokeberry and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Pokeberry and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pokeberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Pokeberry and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Pokeberry flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
Pokeberry leaf color: Green
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Pokeberry and Red Maple Tree
Care of Pokeberry and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pokeberry pruning is done Prune in summer, 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 Pokeberry 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.