Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
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
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Red
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Requires regular watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACER rubrum
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
लाल मेपल के पेड़
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Red Maple Tree
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Red Maple Tree
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
Árbol de arce rojo
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
Red Maple Tree
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo vermelho
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Red Maple Tree
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Aceraceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Red Maple Tree and Wild Blue Phlox
Wondering what are the properties of Red Maple Tree and Wild Blue Phlox? We provide you with everything About Red Maple Tree and Wild Blue Phlox. Red Maple Tree doesn't have thorns and Wild Blue Phlox 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 Wild Blue Phlox 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 Wild Blue Phlox and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Maple Tree and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Red Maple Tree and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Red Maple Tree and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Red Maple Tree and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Red Maple Tree and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Red Maple Tree and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Red Maple Tree and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Red Maple Tree and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.