Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
jiujiangense, horizontale
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions
Open areas, stream banks, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
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, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Head smut, Rust, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Healing, Stomach pain, Syphilis
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACER buergerianum
LOBELIA siphilitica
Common Name
Trident Maple
Great blue lobelia, great lobelia
In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
महान ब्लू लोबेलिआ
In German
Trident-Ahorn
Great Blue Lobelia
In French
Trident Maple
Great Lobelia bleu
In Spanish
arce de Trident
Gran Lobelia azul
In Greek
Trident Maple
Μεγάλη Μπλε Lobelia
In Portuguese
bordo Trident
Grande Lobelia azul
In Polish
Trident klon
Great Blue Lobelia
In Latin
Trident Maple
Blue Lobelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Campanulales
Family
Aceraceae
Lobeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Lobelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Trident Maple and Great Blue Lobelia
Season and care of Trident Maple and Great Blue Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Great Blue Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Great Blue Lobelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Great Blue Lobelia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Great Blue Lobelia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Trident Maple and Great Blue Lobelia Physical Information
Trident Maple and Great Blue Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Great Blue Lobelia height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and Great Blue Lobelia are as follows:
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Great Blue Lobelia flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Great Blue Lobelia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Trident Maple and Great Blue Lobelia
Care of Trident Maple and Great Blue Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Great Blue Lobelia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Great Blue Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.