Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
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
Types
alpine shootingstar , Jewelled shootingstar , Sierran shootingstar , broad-leaved shootingstar , Frigid Shootingstar
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
Floodplains, open Woodlands
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Salmon, Coral
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Fungal leaf spots
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Runny nose, sneezing
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Mixed Border, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CLERODENDRUM quadriloculare
ACER rubrum
Common Name
American cowslip , mosquito bills , mad violets , sailor caps
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
shooting star
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
shooting star
Red Maple Tree
In French
Dodecatheon
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
Dodecatheon
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
shooting star
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Dodecatheon
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
shooting star
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
shooting star
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Primulales
Sapindales
Family
Verbenaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Shooting Star and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Shooting Star and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Shooting Star and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shooting Star season is Spring and Winter and Red Maple Tree season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Shooting Star is Loam, Sand and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shooting Star is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shooting Star and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Shooting Star and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Shooting Star height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Shooting Star and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Shooting Star flower color: White, Pink, Salmon and Coral
Shooting Star leaf color: Red, Green and Burgundy
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Shooting Star and Red Maple Tree
Care of Shooting Star and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shooting Star pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Shooting Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.