Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
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Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Types
Argentine canola
annua – annual rape and summer rape
swede rape
pabularia – Hanover-salad
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Habitat
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bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Black, Green, Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Blackleg, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Grasshoppers, Lygus bugs, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails, Verticillium Wilt, white rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Shade areas
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Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flea beetles, Moths, Snails
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Mild Allergen, Toxic
Pollen
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Emollient
Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
-
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BRASSICA napus var. napobrassica
ACER nigrum
Common Name
Rutabaga, Swede , Swedish Turnip
Black Maple
In Hindi
शलजम
Black Maple Tree
In German
Steckrübe
Schwarz Ahorn
In French
rutabaga
Noir Érable
In Spanish
nabo sueco
Negro del árbol de arce
In Greek
μέγα γογγύλιον
Μαύρο Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Rotavaga
Árvore de bordo preto
In Polish
Rotavaga
Czarny klon
In Latin
Rotavaga
White Acer ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Sapindales
Family
Brassicaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Rutabaga and Black Maple
Season and care of Rutabaga and Black Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Rutabaga and Black Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rutabaga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rutabaga is Loam, Sand and for Black Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rutabaga is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rutabaga and Black Maple Physical Information
Rutabaga and Black Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Rutabaga height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Rutabaga and Black Maple are as follows:
Rutabaga flower color: Yellow and Light Yellow
Rutabaga leaf color: Black, Green and Green, Dark Green
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Rutabaga and Black Maple
Care of Rutabaga and Black Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rutabaga pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rutabaga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.