Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
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
Asia, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Apricot Gold, Butter Yellow, Orange Supreme, Dan
Habitat
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
White, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
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
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oval, Finely Dentate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove no more than one-third of each branch
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
All-purpose dry 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
-
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antitussive
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as essential oil, Used as insect repellent, Used in herbal medicines, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ACER rubrum
OSMANTHUS fragrans
Common Name
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
Sweet olive, Sweet osmanthus, Tea olive
In Hindi
लाल मेपल के पेड़
Sweet Olive
In German
Red Maple Tree
Sweet Olive
In French
Red Maple Tree
Olive douce
In Spanish
Árbol de arce rojo
Oliva dulce
In Greek
Red Maple Tree
γλυκό Ελιά
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo vermelho
Olive doce
In Polish
Red Maple Tree
słodki Olive
In Latin
Rubrum Maple ligno
Dulce Olive
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Scrophulariales
Family
Aceraceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Red Maple Tree and Sweet Olive
Wondering what are the properties of Red Maple Tree and Sweet Olive? We provide you with everything About Red Maple Tree and Sweet Olive. Red Maple Tree doesn't have thorns and Sweet Olive 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 Olive 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 Olive and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Maple Tree and Sweet Olive
Season and care of Red Maple Tree and Sweet Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Red Maple Tree and Sweet Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Olive season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Olive is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Maple Tree and Sweet Olive Physical Information
Red Maple Tree and Sweet Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sweet Olive height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Red Maple Tree and Sweet Olive are as follows:
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Sweet Olive flower color: White and Orange
- Sweet Olive leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Maple Tree and Sweet Olive
Care of Red Maple Tree and Sweet Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Olive pruning is done Remove no more than one-third of each branch. In summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.