Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
jiujiangense, horizontale
Herbaceous perennial
Habitat
Cold Regions
Lakes, Pastures, Prairies, Roadsides, Swamps, Woodlands
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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Headache, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes
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
Bog Garden, Mixed Border, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACER buergerianum
LOBELIA cardinalis
Common Name
Trident Maple
Cardinal Flower
In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
Cardinal Flower
In German
Trident-Ahorn
Cardinal Flower
In French
Trident Maple
Cardinal Flower
In Spanish
arce de Trident
Cardinal Flower
In Greek
Trident Maple
Καρδινάλιος λουλούδι
In Portuguese
bordo Trident
Cardinal Flower
In Polish
Trident klon
Cardinal Flower
In Latin
Trident Maple
Cardinalis Flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Aceraceae
Lobeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Lobelioideae
Season and Care of Trident Maple and Cardinal Flower
Season and care of Trident Maple and Cardinal Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Cardinal Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cardinal Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Cardinal Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Cardinal Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Trident Maple and Cardinal Flower Physical Information
Trident Maple and Cardinal Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cardinal Flower height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and Cardinal Flower are as follows:
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Cardinal Flower flower color: Red, Crimson and Dark Red
- Cardinal Flower leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Trident Maple and Cardinal Flower
Care of Trident Maple and Cardinal Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cardinal Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cardinal Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.