Life Span
Perennial
Annual and 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
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Types
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Malus
Habitat
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
gardens, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
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 Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
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
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Midseason Pruning, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Occasional light 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
Aphids, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
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Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
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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
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ACER rubrum
MALUS 'Baskatong'
Common Name
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
Baskatong Crabapple, Crabapple, Flowering Crabapple
In Hindi
लाल मेपल के पेड़
crabapple
In German
Red Maple Tree
Flowering Crabapple
In French
Red Maple Tree
Floraison Crabapple
In Spanish
Árbol de arce rojo
floración Crabapple
In Greek
Red Maple Tree
Άνθιση Crabapple
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo vermelho
Crabapple
In Polish
Red Maple Tree
Kwitnienie Crabappleb
In Latin
Rubrum Maple ligno
crabapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Properties of Red Maple Tree and Flowering Crabapple
Wondering what are the properties of Red Maple Tree and Flowering Crabapple? We provide you with everything About Red Maple Tree and Flowering Crabapple. Red Maple Tree doesn't have thorns and Flowering Crabapple 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 Flowering Crabapple 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 Flowering Crabapple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Maple Tree and Flowering Crabapple
Season and care of Red Maple Tree and Flowering Crabapple is important to know. While considering everything about Red Maple Tree and Flowering Crabapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Flowering Crabapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Flowering Crabapple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Flowering Crabapple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Maple Tree and Flowering Crabapple Physical Information
Red Maple Tree and Flowering Crabapple physical information is very important for comparison. Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Flowering Crabapple height is 670.00 cm and width 6,350.00 cm. The color specification of Red Maple Tree and Flowering Crabapple are as follows:
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Flowering Crabapple flower color:
- Flowering Crabapple leaf color:
Care of Red Maple Tree and Flowering Crabapple
Care of Red Maple Tree and Flowering Crabapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Flowering Crabapple pruning is done Midseason Pruning, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Crabapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.