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
Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Bitter Almonds, Chinese Almonds, Green Almonds
Habitat
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
2b, 3b, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Do Not over Water, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Heading cuts, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Apply 12-12-12 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Almond brownline and decline, Almond kernel shrivel, Alternaria Leaf Spot, Hull rot
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Diarrhea, Mild Allergen, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Blackheads, Good for skin, Moisturizing, Prevents greying of hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antiemetic, Antitumor, Emollient, Nutritive, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Blended with water to make almond milk, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for making dark grey to green dye, Used for producing cooking oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ACER rubrum
PRUNUS dulcis
Common Name
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
Almond, Sweet Almond
In Hindi
लाल मेपल के पेड़
मीठा बादाम
In German
Red Maple Tree
Süße Mandel
In French
Red Maple Tree
Amande douce
In Spanish
Árbol de arce rojo
Almendra dulce
In Greek
Red Maple Tree
Sweet Almond
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo vermelho
Amêndoas doces
In Polish
Red Maple Tree
słodkich migdałów
In Latin
Rubrum Maple ligno
Almond Pulchra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Red Maple Tree and Sweet Almond
Wondering what are the properties of Red Maple Tree and Sweet Almond? We provide you with everything About Red Maple Tree and Sweet Almond. Red Maple Tree doesn't have thorns and Sweet Almond 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 Sweet Almond 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 Sweet Almond and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Maple Tree and Sweet Almond
Season and care of Red Maple Tree and Sweet Almond is important to know. While considering everything about Red Maple Tree and Sweet Almond Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Almond season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Almond is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Almond is Neutral.
Red Maple Tree and Sweet Almond Physical Information
Red Maple Tree and Sweet Almond physical information is very important for comparison. Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sweet Almond height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Red Maple Tree and Sweet Almond are as follows:
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Sweet Almond flower color: White and Light Pink
- Sweet Almond leaf color: Light Green
Care of Red Maple Tree and Sweet Almond
Care of Red Maple Tree and Sweet Almond include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Almond pruning is done Heading cuts, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning. In summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Almond needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.