Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
jiujiangense, horizontale
Geranium robertianum
Habitat
Cold Regions
Shaded sites, Waste areas
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Arrowhead
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
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Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
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Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
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
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACER buergerianum
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Trident Maple
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Trident-Ahorn
Kraut Robert
In French
Trident Maple
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
arce de Trident
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
Trident Maple
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
bordo Trident
erva robert
In Polish
Trident klon
herb robert
In Latin
Trident Maple
Robertus herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Geraniales
Family
Aceraceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Trident Maple and Herb Robert
Season and care of Trident Maple and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Trident Maple and Herb Robert Physical Information
Trident Maple and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and Herb Robert are as follows:
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Trident Maple and Herb Robert
Care of Trident Maple and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.