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
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Types
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Kniphofia uvaria
Habitat
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
Damp Places, Marshy ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Linear
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Moisture
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ACER rubrum
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
Common Name
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
In Hindi
लाल मेपल के पेड़
Tritoma
In German
Red Maple Tree
Tritoma
In French
Red Maple Tree
Tritoma
In Spanish
Árbol de arce rojo
tritoma
In Greek
Red Maple Tree
tritoma
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo vermelho
Tritoma
In Polish
Red Maple Tree
Tritoma
In Latin
Rubrum Maple ligno
Trytoma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Aceraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Red Maple Tree and Tritoma
Wondering what are the properties of Red Maple Tree and Tritoma? We provide you with everything About Red Maple Tree and Tritoma. Red Maple Tree doesn't have thorns and Tritoma 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 Tritoma 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 Tritoma and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Maple Tree and Tritoma
Season and care of Red Maple Tree and Tritoma is important to know. While considering everything about Red Maple Tree and Tritoma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tritoma season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Maple Tree and Tritoma Physical Information
Red Maple Tree and Tritoma physical information is very important for comparison. Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Red Maple Tree and Tritoma are as follows:
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
- Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Red Maple Tree and Tritoma
Care of Red Maple Tree and Tritoma include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Tritoma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.