Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
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
  
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
  
Types
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
  
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
  
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
  
9-13
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
12-8
  
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm
  
33
Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm
  
14
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red
  
Pink, Rose, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
  
Green, Light 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
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
  
Oblong Circular Round
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Slow
  
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
  
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
  
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
  
Pests and diseases free
  
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Intestinal irritations
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ACER rubrum
  
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
  
Common Name
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
  
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
  
In Hindi
लाल मेपल के पेड़
  
गुलाबी Ipe
  
In German
Red Maple Tree
  
rosa Ipe
  
In French
Red Maple Tree
  
rose Ipe
  
In Spanish
Árbol de arce rojo
  
Pink Ipe
  
In Greek
Red Maple Tree
  
ροζ Ipe
  
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo vermelho
  
rosa Ipe
  
In Polish
Red Maple Tree
  
różowy Ipe
  
In Latin
Rubrum Maple ligno
  
Pink Ipe
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Aceraceae
  
Bignoniaceae
  
Genus
Acer
  
Handroanthus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Tecomeae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Red Maple Tree and Pink Ipe
Season and care of Red Maple Tree and Pink Ipe is important to know. While considering everything about Red Maple Tree and Pink Ipe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pink Ipe season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Maple Tree and Pink Ipe Physical Information
Red Maple Tree and Pink Ipe physical information is very important for comparison. Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Red Maple Tree and Pink Ipe are as follows:
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Red Maple Tree and Pink Ipe
Care of Red Maple Tree and Pink Ipe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.