Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
jiujiangense, horizontale
Bouteloua gracilis
Habitat
Cold Regions
Open Plains, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
allergic reaction
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
-
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food
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
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACER buergerianum
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
Common Name
Trident Maple
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
Blue Grama Grass
In German
Trident-Ahorn
Blau Grama Grass
In French
Trident Maple
Boutelou gracieux
In Spanish
arce de Trident
Azul Grama Grass
In Greek
Trident Maple
Μπλε Grama Grass
In Portuguese
bordo Trident
Azul Grama Grama
In Polish
Trident klon
Niebieski Grama Trawa
In Latin
Trident Maple
Blue Grama Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Trident Maple and Blue Grama Grass
Season and care of Trident Maple and Blue Grama Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Blue Grama Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Grama Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Trident Maple and Blue Grama Grass Physical Information
Trident Maple and Blue Grama Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and Blue Grama Grass are as follows:
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
- Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Trident Maple and Blue Grama Grass
Care of Trident Maple and Blue Grama Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Grama Grass pruning is done . In summer Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.