Life Span
Perennial
Annual
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
America
Types
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Cucurbita pepo
Habitat
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Red
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
Purple, Black
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
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Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
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, Do not water excessively
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Allergy
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
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Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ACER rubrum
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
Zucchini, courgette
In Hindi
लाल मेपल के पेड़
तोरी
In German
Red Maple Tree
Zucchini
In French
Red Maple Tree
Courgette
In Spanish
Árbol de arce rojo
calabacín
In Greek
Red Maple Tree
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo vermelho
abobrinha
In Polish
Red Maple Tree
Kabaczek
In Latin
Rubrum Maple ligno
zucchini
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Violales
Family
Aceraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Red Maple Tree and Zucchini
Wondering what are the properties of Red Maple Tree and Zucchini? We provide you with everything About Red Maple Tree and Zucchini. Red Maple Tree doesn't have thorns and Zucchini 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 Zucchini 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 Zucchini and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Maple Tree and Zucchini
Season and care of Red Maple Tree and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Red Maple Tree and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zucchini season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Maple Tree and Zucchini Physical Information
Red Maple Tree and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Red Maple Tree and Zucchini are as follows:
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Red Maple Tree and Zucchini
Care of Red Maple Tree and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.