Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Leucophyllum frutescens
jiujiangense, horizontale
Habitat
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Sandy
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SALVIA coccinea
ACER buergerianum
Common Name
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
Trident Maple
In Hindi
Texas Sage
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
In German
Texas Sage
Trident-Ahorn
In French
Texas Sage
Trident Maple
In Spanish
Sabio de Tejas
arce de Trident
In Greek
Τέξας Sage
Trident Maple
In Portuguese
Texas Sábio
bordo Trident
In Polish
Texas Sage
Trident klon
In Latin
Texas Sage
Trident Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Texas Sage and Trident Maple
Season and care of Texas Sage and Trident Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Sage and Trident Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Sage season is Summer and Fall and Trident Maple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Trident Maple is Acidic.
Texas Sage and Trident Maple Physical Information
Texas Sage and Trident Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Sage and Trident Maple are as follows:
Texas Sage flower color: Red
Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Texas Sage and Trident Maple
Care of Texas Sage and Trident Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Texas Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.