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
New Zealand
Types
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Metrosideros excelsa
Habitat
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
Coastal Regions, hedge rows, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red
Red, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
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
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
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Christmas tree, Used for making hedges
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER rubrum
METROSIDEROS excelsa
Common Name
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
New Zealand Christmas Tree, Pohutukawa
In Hindi
लाल मेपल के पेड़
pohutukawa
In German
Red Maple Tree
pohutukawa
In French
Red Maple Tree
pohutukawa
In Spanish
Árbol de arce rojo
pohutukawa
In Greek
Red Maple Tree
pohutukawa
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo vermelho
pohutukawa
In Polish
Red Maple Tree
pohutukawa
In Latin
Rubrum Maple ligno
pohutukawa
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Aceraceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Red Maple Tree and Pohutukawa
Wondering what are the properties of Red Maple Tree and Pohutukawa? We provide you with everything About Red Maple Tree and Pohutukawa. Red Maple Tree doesn't have thorns and Pohutukawa 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 Pohutukawa 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 Pohutukawa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Maple Tree and Pohutukawa
Season and care of Red Maple Tree and Pohutukawa is important to know. While considering everything about Red Maple Tree and Pohutukawa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pohutukawa season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pohutukawa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pohutukawa is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Maple Tree and Pohutukawa Physical Information
Red Maple Tree and Pohutukawa physical information is very important for comparison. Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Pohutukawa height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Red Maple Tree and Pohutukawa are as follows:
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Pohutukawa flower color: Red and Crimson
- Pohutukawa leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Gray
Care of Red Maple Tree and Pohutukawa
Care of Red Maple Tree and Pohutukawa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pohutukawa 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 Pohutukawa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.