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
South America
Types
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Not available
Habitat
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Red
Red, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Drought
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
Average Water Needs
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
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER rubrum
Calliandra calothyrsus
Common Name
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
In Hindi
लाल मेपल के पेड़
Calliandra calothyrsus
In German
Red Maple Tree
Calliandra calothyrsus
In French
Red Maple Tree
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Spanish
Árbol de arce rojo
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Greek
Red Maple Tree
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo vermelho
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Polish
Red Maple Tree
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Latin
Rubrum Maple ligno
Calliandra calothyrsus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Ingeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Mimosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Red Maple Tree and Powder Puff Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Red Maple Tree and Powder Puff Tree? We provide you with everything About Red Maple Tree and Powder Puff Tree. Red Maple Tree doesn't have thorns and Powder Puff Tree 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 Powder Puff Tree 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 Powder Puff Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Maple Tree and Powder Puff Tree
Season and care of Red Maple Tree and Powder Puff Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Red Maple Tree and Powder Puff Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Powder Puff Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Maple Tree and Powder Puff Tree Physical Information
Red Maple Tree and Powder Puff Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Red Maple Tree and Powder Puff Tree are as follows:
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
- Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Red Maple Tree and Powder Puff Tree
Care of Red Maple Tree and Powder Puff Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Powder Puff Tree 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 Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.