Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
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, North-Central United States, Canada, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Japan
Types
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
V. vitis-idaea var. vitis-idaea, V. vitis-idaea var. minus Lodd
Habitat
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
Mountain tops, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
2-6
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Red
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Requires regular watering, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Alpine, Bog Garden, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACER rubrum
VACCINIUM vitis-idaea
Common Name
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
Lingonberry
In Hindi
लाल मेपल के पेड़
Lingonberry
In German
Red Maple Tree
Preiselbeere
In French
Red Maple Tree
Airelle
In Spanish
Árbol de arce rojo
Lingonberry
In Greek
Red Maple Tree
Lingonberry
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo vermelho
Lingonberry
In Polish
Red Maple Tree
borówki brusznicy
In Latin
Rubrum Maple ligno
Lingonberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Aceraceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Red Maple Tree and Lingonberry
Wondering what are the properties of Red Maple Tree and Lingonberry? We provide you with everything About Red Maple Tree and Lingonberry. Red Maple Tree doesn't have thorns and Lingonberry 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 Lingonberry 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 Lingonberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Maple Tree and Lingonberry
Season and care of Red Maple Tree and Lingonberry is important to know. While considering everything about Red Maple Tree and Lingonberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lingonberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lingonberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lingonberry is Acidic.
Red Maple Tree and Lingonberry Physical Information
Red Maple Tree and Lingonberry physical information is very important for comparison. Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Lingonberry height is 10.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Red Maple Tree and Lingonberry are as follows:
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Lingonberry flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Lingonberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Maple Tree and Lingonberry
Care of Red Maple Tree and Lingonberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lingonberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages. In summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lingonberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.