Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
jiujiangense, horizontale
Sorghastrum nutans
Habitat
Cold Regions
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought and Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
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Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACER buergerianum
SORGHASTRUM nutans
Common Name
Trident Maple
Indian Grass
In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
भारतीय घास
In German
Trident-Ahorn
Indian Grass
In French
Trident Maple
Herbe indienne
In Spanish
arce de Trident
Hierba india
In Greek
Trident Maple
Ινδικό Grass
In Portuguese
bordo Trident
grama indianas
In Polish
Trident klon
Indyjski Trawa
In Latin
Trident Maple
Indian Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Trident Maple and Indian Grass
Season and care of Trident Maple and Indian Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Indian Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Trident Maple and Indian Grass Physical Information
Trident Maple and Indian Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and Indian Grass are as follows:
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Indian Grass flower color:
- Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Trident Maple and Indian Grass
Care of Trident Maple and Indian Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.