Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
jiujiangense, horizontale
Enkianthus campanulatus
Habitat
Cold Regions
Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Light Pink, Rose, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor, Striped
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Yellow green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ACER buergerianum
ENKIANTHUS deflexus
Common Name
Trident Maple
Enkianthus
In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
Enkianthus
In German
Trident-Ahorn
Enkianthus
In French
Trident Maple
Enkianthus
In Spanish
arce de Trident
Enkianthus
In Greek
Trident Maple
Enkianthus
In Portuguese
bordo Trident
Enkianthus
In Polish
Trident klon
Enkianthus
In Latin
Trident Maple
Enkianthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Aceraceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Enkianthoideae
Season and Care of Trident Maple and Enkianthus
Season and care of Trident Maple and Enkianthus is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Enkianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Enkianthus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral.
Trident Maple and Enkianthus Physical Information
Trident Maple and Enkianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and Enkianthus are as follows:
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
- Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Trident Maple and Enkianthus
Care of Trident Maple and Enkianthus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Enkianthus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Enkianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.