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
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Habitat
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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 Shape
Maple shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, 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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
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Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
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Aging, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACER rubrum
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
Common Name
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
Garden Phlox
In Hindi
लाल मेपल के पेड़
फ्लॉक्स
In German
Red Maple Tree
Phlox
In French
Red Maple Tree
Phlox
In Spanish
Árbol de arce rojo
Phlox
In Greek
Red Maple Tree
Phlox
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo vermelho
Phlox
In Polish
Red Maple Tree
Phlox
In Latin
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Aceraceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Red Maple Tree and Garden Phlox
Wondering what are the properties of Red Maple Tree and Garden Phlox? We provide you with everything About Red Maple Tree and Garden Phlox. Red Maple Tree doesn't have thorns and Garden Phlox 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 Garden Phlox 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 Garden Phlox and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Maple Tree and Garden Phlox
Season and care of Red Maple Tree and Garden Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Red Maple Tree and Garden Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Garden Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Maple Tree and Garden Phlox Physical Information
Red Maple Tree and Garden Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Red Maple Tree and Garden Phlox are as follows:
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
- Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Red Maple Tree and Garden Phlox
Care of Red Maple Tree and Garden Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Garden Phlox 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 Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.