Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
jiujiangense, horizontale
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Cold Regions
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
-
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ACER buergerianum
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Trident Maple
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Trident-Ahorn
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Trident Maple
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
arce de Trident
cólquico
In Greek
Trident Maple
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
bordo Trident
aftomn gema
In Polish
Trident klon
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Trident Maple
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Liliales
Family
Aceraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Properties of Trident Maple and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Trident Maple and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Trident Maple and Autumn Crocus. Trident Maple doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Trident Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Trident Maple has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like allergic reaction. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Trident Maple and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Trident Maple and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Trident Maple and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Trident Maple and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Trident Maple and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Trident Maple and Autumn Crocus
Care of Trident Maple and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.