Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
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
not available
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
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
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
ACER rubrum
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
southernwood
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Eberraute
Red Maple Tree
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Abrótano
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
Southernwood
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Southernwood and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Southernwood and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Southernwood and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Southernwood and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Southernwood and Red Maple Tree
Care of Southernwood and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Southernwood 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.