Trident Maple

Chinese hibiscus

About Trident Maple and Chinese hibiscus

Trident Maple

Chinese hibiscus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Tree

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

China, Japan, Korea

China

Types

jiujiangense, horizontale

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

Number of Varieties

6140

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Habitat

Cold Regions

gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-99-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-5

Sunset Zone

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm600.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm60.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Yellow, Yellow green

Yellow, Red, Dark Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Orange

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Maple shaped

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction

Drought, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars

Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry soil

Drought, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

allergic reaction

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Other Uses

Showy Purposes

Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ACER buergerianum

HIBISCUS rosa-sinensis 'Lillikoi Yellow'

Common Name

Trident Maple

China rose

In Hindi

ट्राइडेंट मेपल

गुड़हल, जवा कुसुम

In German

Trident-Ahorn

Tropical Hibiscus

In French

Trident Maple

Hibiscus Tropical

In Spanish

arce de Trident

hibisco tropical

In Greek

Trident Maple

τροπική Hibiscus

In Portuguese

bordo Trident

Hibiscus tropical

In Polish

Trident klon

Tropical Hibiscus

In Latin

Trident Maple

Tropical Hibiscus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Malvales

Family

Aceraceae

Malvaceae

Genus

Acer

Hibiscus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Hibisceae

Subfamily

Hippocastanoideae

Malvoideae

Number of Species

160100

1 27800

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Properties of Trident Maple and Chinese hibiscus

Wondering what are the properties of Trident Maple and Chinese hibiscus? We provide you with everything About Trident Maple and Chinese hibiscus. Trident Maple doesn't have thorns and Chinese hibiscus doesn't have thorns. Also Trident Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Trident Maple has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Chinese hibiscus 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 Chinese hibiscus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Trident Maple and Chinese hibiscus

Season and care of Trident Maple and Chinese hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Chinese hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Chinese hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Chinese hibiscus is Neutral.

Trident Maple and Chinese hibiscus Physical Information

Trident Maple and Chinese hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Chinese hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and Chinese hibiscus are as follows:

Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Chinese hibiscus flower color: Yellow, Red and Dark Red
Chinese hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Trident Maple and Chinese hibiscus

Care of Trident Maple and Chinese hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.