Red Maple Tree

Chinese hibiscus

About Red Maple Tree and Chinese hibiscus

Red Maple Tree

Chinese hibiscus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Tree

Broadleaf Evergreen

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

China

Types

Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

Number of Varieties

120140

0 40000

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Habitat

Forests, Wide range of ecological site

gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-99-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

21,22

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm600.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm60.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

Yellow, Red, Dark Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Dark 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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Maple shaped

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Soil Compaction

Drought, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction

Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry

It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms

Pests and Diseases

Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt

Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Wildlife

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Other Uses

Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant

Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ACER rubrum

HIBISCUS rosa-sinensis 'Lillikoi Yellow'

Common Name

Northern Red Maple, Red Maple

China rose

In Hindi

लाल मेपल के पेड़

गुड़हल, जवा कुसुम

In German

Red Maple Tree

Tropical Hibiscus

In French

Red Maple Tree

Hibiscus Tropical

In Spanish

Árbol de arce rojo

hibisco tropical

In Greek

Red Maple Tree

τροπική Hibiscus

In Portuguese

Árvore de bordo vermelho

Hibiscus tropical

In Polish

Red Maple Tree

Tropical Hibiscus

In Latin

Rubrum Maple ligno

Tropical Hibiscus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Malvales

Family

Aceraceae

Malvaceae

Genus

Acer

Hibiscus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Hibisceae

Subfamily

Malvoideae

Number of Species

128100

1 27800

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Properties of Red Maple Tree and Chinese hibiscus

Wondering what are the properties of Red Maple Tree and Chinese hibiscus? We provide you with everything About Red Maple Tree and Chinese hibiscus. Red Maple Tree doesn't have thorns and Chinese hibiscus 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 Chinese hibiscus 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 Chinese hibiscus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Red Maple Tree and Chinese hibiscus

Season and care of Red Maple Tree and Chinese hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Red Maple Tree and Chinese hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chinese hibiscus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chinese hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese hibiscus is Neutral.

Red Maple Tree and Chinese hibiscus Physical Information

Red Maple Tree and Chinese hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Chinese hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Red Maple Tree and Chinese hibiscus are as follows:

Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Chinese hibiscus flower color: Yellow, Red and Dark Red
Chinese hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Red Maple Tree and Chinese hibiscus

Care of Red Maple Tree and Chinese hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.