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
North America, Northwestern United States
Types
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Acer circinatum
Habitat
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
Forests, gardens, Open Forest, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Red, Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
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
Billbugs, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
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
Showy Purposes
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ACER rubrum
ACER circinatum
Common Name
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
Oregon Vine Maple, Vine Maple
In Hindi
लाल मेपल के पेड़
बेल मेपल
In German
Red Maple Tree
Wein-Ahorn
In French
Red Maple Tree
Maple Vine
In Spanish
Árbol de arce rojo
arce vid
In Greek
Red Maple Tree
αμπέλου Maple
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo vermelho
bordo de videira
In Polish
Red Maple Tree
Vine Maple
In Latin
Rubrum Maple ligno
vitis Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Aceraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Red Maple Tree and Vine Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Red Maple Tree and Vine Maple? We provide you with everything About Red Maple Tree and Vine Maple. Red Maple Tree doesn't have thorns and Vine Maple 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 Vine Maple 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 Vine Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Maple Tree and Vine Maple
Season and care of Red Maple Tree and Vine Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Red Maple Tree and Vine Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Vine Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Vine Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Vine Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Maple Tree and Vine Maple Physical Information
Red Maple Tree and Vine Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Vine Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Red Maple Tree and Vine Maple are as follows:
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Vine Maple flower color: White and Purple
- Vine Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Red Maple Tree and Vine Maple
Care of Red Maple Tree and Vine Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Vine Maple pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads. In summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Vine Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.