Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender 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
Mexico, Central America
Types
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
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Habitat
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
agricultural areas, Loamy soils, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Dry Conditions, Soil Compaction, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do not water the foliage
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Fertilize every three months
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Bacteria, Birds, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Dry Conditions, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Allergy
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Acidic, allergic conjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
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Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Forms dense stands, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER rubrum
HETEROCENTRON elegans
Common Name
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
Spanish Shawl
In Hindi
लाल मेपल के पेड़
Heterocentron
In German
Red Maple Tree
Heterocentron
In French
Red Maple Tree
Heterocentron
In Spanish
Árbol de arce rojo
Heterocentron
In Greek
Red Maple Tree
Heterocentron
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo vermelho
Heterocentron
In Polish
Red Maple Tree
Heterocentron
In Latin
Rubrum Maple ligno
Heterocentron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Aceraceae
Melastomataceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Red Maple Tree and Spanish Shawl
Wondering what are the properties of Red Maple Tree and Spanish Shawl? We provide you with everything About Red Maple Tree and Spanish Shawl. Red Maple Tree doesn't have thorns and Spanish Shawl 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 Spanish Shawl 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 Spanish Shawl and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Maple Tree and Spanish Shawl
Season and care of Red Maple Tree and Spanish Shawl is important to know. While considering everything about Red Maple Tree and Spanish Shawl Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Spanish Shawl season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Spanish Shawl is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spanish Shawl is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Maple Tree and Spanish Shawl Physical Information
Red Maple Tree and Spanish Shawl physical information is very important for comparison. Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Spanish Shawl height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Red Maple Tree and Spanish Shawl are as follows:
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Spanish Shawl flower color: Fuchsia
- Spanish Shawl leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Red Maple Tree and Spanish Shawl
Care of Red Maple Tree and Spanish Shawl include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spanish Shawl pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody and Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth. In summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Spanish Shawl needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.