Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
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Habitat
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ACER rubrum
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
Crested Iris
In Hindi
लाल मेपल के पेड़
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Red Maple Tree
Crested Iris
In French
Red Maple Tree
Crested Iris
In Spanish
Árbol de arce rojo
Crested Iris
In Greek
Red Maple Tree
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo vermelho
Crested Iris
In Polish
Red Maple Tree
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Rubrum Maple ligno
iubatum Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Aceraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Red Maple Tree and Crested Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Red Maple Tree and Crested Iris? We provide you with everything About Red Maple Tree and Crested Iris. Red Maple Tree doesn't have thorns and Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Maple Tree and Crested Iris
Season and care of Red Maple Tree and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Red Maple Tree and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crested Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Maple Tree and Crested Iris Physical Information
Red Maple Tree and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Red Maple Tree and Crested Iris are as follows:
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Red Maple Tree and Crested Iris
Care of Red Maple Tree and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.