Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Shrub
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
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Types
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Number of Varieties
12040
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40000
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Habitat
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-99-11
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
9-1
12-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Plant Size
Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm180.00 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm90.00 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Red
Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Irregular
Thorns
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✘
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
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✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, 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, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
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Attracts
-
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
-
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
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Used As Outdoor Plant
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✘
✔
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Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER rubrum
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
Common Name
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
In Hindi
लाल मेपल के पेड़
एमु बुश
In German
Red Maple Tree
Emu Bush
In French
Red Maple Tree
Emu Bush
In Spanish
Árbol de arce rojo
Emu Bush
In Greek
Red Maple Tree
emu Μπους
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo vermelho
Emu de Bush
In Polish
Red Maple Tree
Emu Bush
In Latin
Rubrum Maple ligno
Emu Bush
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Aceraceae
Myoporaceae
Genus
Acer
Eremophila
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
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Myoporeae
Subfamily
-
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Number of Species
128220
1
27800
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