Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Eastern Africa
Types
jiujiangense, horizontale
Impatients balsamina, Impatients hawkeri, Impatiens nolitangere
Habitat
Cold Regions
Damp Places, Damp shady woods, Forest margins, Roadsides, tropical environments, Waste areas, waterways
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove the old foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Aphids, Downy mildew, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Demulcent, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nutritive, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER buergerianum
IMPATIENS walleriana
Common Name
Trident Maple
Busy Lizzy, Impatiens, balsam, sultana
In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
wallenana
In German
Trident-Ahorn
wallenana
In French
Trident Maple
wallenana
In Spanish
arce de Trident
wallenana
In Greek
Trident Maple
Απασχολημένος Lizzy Φυτών
In Portuguese
bordo Trident
wallenana
In Polish
Trident klon
wallenana
In Latin
Trident Maple
Impatiens Walleriana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Geraniales
Family
Aceraceae
Balsaminaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Trident Maple and Busy Lizzy
Season and care of Trident Maple and Busy Lizzy is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Busy Lizzy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Busy Lizzy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Busy Lizzy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Busy Lizzy is Acidic, Neutral.
Trident Maple and Busy Lizzy Physical Information
Trident Maple and Busy Lizzy physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Busy Lizzy height is 40.00 cm and width 45.00 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and Busy Lizzy are as follows:
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Busy Lizzy flower color: White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach and Burgundy
- Busy Lizzy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson and Bronze
Care of Trident Maple and Busy Lizzy
Care of Trident Maple and Busy Lizzy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Busy Lizzy pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove the old foliage. In summer Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Busy Lizzy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.