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
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Types
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Primula auricula, Bear's Ear
Habitat
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red
Yellow, Yellow Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 growing season
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
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Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
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
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ACER rubrum
Primula auricula
Common Name
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
auricula, mountain cowslip or bear's ear
In Hindi
लाल मेपल के पेड़
mountain cowslip
In German
Red Maple Tree
Aurikel
In French
Red Maple Tree
Primula auricula
In Spanish
Árbol de arce rojo
Primula auricula
In Greek
Red Maple Tree
mountain cowslip
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo vermelho
cowslip montanha
In Polish
Red Maple Tree
Pierwiosnek łyszczak
In Latin
Rubrum Maple ligno
Primula auricula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Aceraceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Red Maple Tree and Mountain Cowslip
Wondering what are the properties of Red Maple Tree and Mountain Cowslip? We provide you with everything About Red Maple Tree and Mountain Cowslip. Red Maple Tree doesn't have thorns and Mountain Cowslip 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 Mountain Cowslip 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 Mountain Cowslip and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Maple Tree and Mountain Cowslip
Season and care of Red Maple Tree and Mountain Cowslip is important to know. While considering everything about Red Maple Tree and Mountain Cowslip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mountain Cowslip season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mountain Cowslip is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mountain Cowslip is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Maple Tree and Mountain Cowslip Physical Information
Red Maple Tree and Mountain Cowslip physical information is very important for comparison. Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Mountain Cowslip height is 20.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Red Maple Tree and Mountain Cowslip are as follows:
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Mountain Cowslip flower color: Yellow and Yellow Orange
- Mountain Cowslip leaf color: Green
Care of Red Maple Tree and Mountain Cowslip
Care of Red Maple Tree and Mountain Cowslip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mountain Cowslip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mountain Cowslip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.