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
California
Types
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Habitat
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-9
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Awl-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
-
Tolerances
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Requires large amount of water
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
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
prune to control shape
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
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
Grey mold, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Allergy
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Wood
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ACER rubrum
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
Common Name
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
Giant Sequoia
In Hindi
लाल मेपल के पेड़
Giant Sequoia
In German
Red Maple Tree
Giant Sequoia
In French
Red Maple Tree
Séquoia géant
In Spanish
Árbol de arce rojo
Secoya gigante
In Greek
Red Maple Tree
Giant Sequoia
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo vermelho
Sequoia gigante
In Polish
Red Maple Tree
Giant Sequoia
In Latin
Rubrum Maple ligno
Giant Sequoia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Acer
Sequoiadendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Red Maple Tree and Giant Sequoia
Wondering what are the properties of Red Maple Tree and Giant Sequoia? We provide you with everything About Red Maple Tree and Giant Sequoia. Red Maple Tree doesn't have thorns and Giant Sequoia 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 Giant Sequoia 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 Giant Sequoia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Maple Tree and Giant Sequoia
Season and care of Red Maple Tree and Giant Sequoia is important to know. While considering everything about Red Maple Tree and Giant Sequoia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Maple Tree and Giant Sequoia Physical Information
Red Maple Tree and Giant Sequoia physical information is very important for comparison. Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Red Maple Tree and Giant Sequoia are as follows:
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Giant Sequoia flower color:
- Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Red Maple Tree and Giant Sequoia
Care of Red Maple Tree and Giant Sequoia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape. In summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.