Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender 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
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Cryptanthus 'Absolute Zero'
Cryptanthus 'Agate'
Cryptanthus 'Alberta'
Cryptanthus 'Alpine Frost'
Habitat
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
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Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
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Tolerances
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
-
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Allergy
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
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Botanical Name
ACER rubrum
CRYPTANTHUS
Common Name
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
Cryptanthus, Earth Star
In Hindi
लाल मेपल के पेड़
Earth Star
In German
Red Maple Tree
Erdstern
In French
Red Maple Tree
Terre étoile
In Spanish
Árbol de arce rojo
estrella de la tierra
In Greek
Red Maple Tree
γη αστεριών
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo vermelho
Estrela da terra
In Polish
Red Maple Tree
Gwiazda ziemi
In Latin
Rubrum Maple ligno
terra, stella
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Bromeliales
Family
Aceraceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
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Bromelioideae
Properties of Red Maple Tree and Earth Star
Wondering what are the properties of Red Maple Tree and Earth Star? We provide you with everything About Red Maple Tree and Earth Star. Red Maple Tree doesn't have thorns and Earth Star 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 Earth Star 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 Earth Star and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Maple Tree and Earth Star
Season and care of Red Maple Tree and Earth Star is important to know. While considering everything about Red Maple Tree and Earth Star Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Earth Star season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Earth Star is while the PH of soil for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Earth Star is .
Red Maple Tree and Earth Star Physical Information
Red Maple Tree and Earth Star physical information is very important for comparison. Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Earth Star height is 20.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Red Maple Tree and Earth Star are as follows:
Care of Red Maple Tree and Earth Star
Care of Red Maple Tree and Earth Star include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Earth Star pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, 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 Earth Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.