Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Acer palmatum
Habitat
Rocky areas
gardens, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
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
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Red, Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Red, Crimson, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
-
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Aphids, Beetles, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bonsai, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Sap
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used as preservative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
ACER palmatum 'Skeeter's Broom'
Common Name
Thyme
Downy Japanese Maple, Fullmoon Maple, Japanese Maple
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Japanese Maple
In German
Thymian
japanischer Ahorn
In French
Thym
érable du Japon
In Spanish
Tomillo
arce japonés
In Greek
θυμάρι
Japanese Maple
In Portuguese
Tomilho
bordo japonês
In Polish
Tymianek
Klon japoński
In Latin
Thymum
Acer palmatum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Labiatae
Aceraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Thyme and Japanese Maple
Season and care of Thyme and Japanese Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Japanese Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Japanese Maple season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Japanese Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Japanese Maple is Acidic, Neutral.
Thyme and Japanese Maple Physical Information
Thyme and Japanese Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Japanese Maple height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Japanese Maple are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Japanese Maple flower color: Red
- Japanese Maple leaf color: Red, Burgundy, Dark Red and Copper
Care of Thyme and Japanese Maple
Care of Thyme and Japanese Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning and Japanese Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.