Life Span
Perennial
Annual
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, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Shrub
Habitat
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
Sunny Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
Red, Green, Light Green
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 Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Requires regular watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
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
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
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
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 Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACER rubrum
PHYSOSTEGIA
Common Name
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
Physostegia
In Hindi
लाल मेपल के पेड़
Physostegia
In German
Red Maple Tree
Physostegia
In French
Red Maple Tree
Physostegia
In Spanish
Árbol de arce rojo
Physostegia
In Greek
Red Maple Tree
Physostegia
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo vermelho
Physostegia
In Polish
Red Maple Tree
Physostegia
In Latin
Rubrum Maple ligno
Physostegia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Aceraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Red Maple Tree and Physostegia
Wondering what are the properties of Red Maple Tree and Physostegia? We provide you with everything About Red Maple Tree and Physostegia. Red Maple Tree doesn't have thorns and Physostegia 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 Physostegia 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 Physostegia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Maple Tree and Physostegia
Season and care of Red Maple Tree and Physostegia is important to know. While considering everything about Red Maple Tree and Physostegia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Physostegia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Physostegia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Physostegia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Maple Tree and Physostegia Physical Information
Red Maple Tree and Physostegia physical information is very important for comparison. Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Physostegia height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Red Maple Tree and Physostegia are as follows:
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Physostegia flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
- Physostegia leaf color: Green
Care of Red Maple Tree and Physostegia
Care of Red Maple Tree and Physostegia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Physostegia 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 Physostegia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.