Origin
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
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Shrub
Habitat
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
Forest margins, Grassland, Mountains, Pastures, Rocky Ridges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Red
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diarrhea, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a dye, Used as a spice, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ACER rubrum
RHUS lancea
Common Name
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
African Sumac
In Hindi
लाल मेपल के पेड़
अफ्रीकी एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Red Maple Tree
African sumac
In French
Red Maple Tree
sumac africaine
In Spanish
Árbol de arce rojo
zumaque africano
In Greek
Red Maple Tree
Αφρικανική σουμάκι
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo vermelho
sumac africano
In Polish
Red Maple Tree
afrykański sumaka
In Latin
Rubrum Maple ligno
African sumac
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Aceraceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Anacardioideae
Properties of Red Maple Tree and African Sumac
Wondering what are the properties of Red Maple Tree and African Sumac? We provide you with everything About Red Maple Tree and African Sumac. Red Maple Tree doesn't have thorns and African Sumac doesn't have thorns. Also Red Maple Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Red Maple Tree has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose and Watery eyes and African Sumac has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose and Watery eyes. 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 Red Maple Tree and African Sumac and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Maple Tree and African Sumac
Season and care of Red Maple Tree and African Sumac is important to know. While considering everything about Red Maple Tree and African Sumac Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and African Sumac season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for African Sumac is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for African Sumac is Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Maple Tree and African Sumac Physical Information
Red Maple Tree and African Sumac physical information is very important for comparison. Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas African Sumac height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Red Maple Tree and African Sumac are as follows:
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
African Sumac flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- African Sumac leaf color: Green
Care of Red Maple Tree and African Sumac
Care of Red Maple Tree and African Sumac include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Sumac pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Sumac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.