Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Types
jiujiangense, horizontale
Lindheimer's muhly
Habitat
Cold Regions
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Salt
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
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
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
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Aphids, Ladybug
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Ladybug beetles
Allergy
allergic reaction
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Part of Plant Used
-
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, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ACER buergerianum
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
Common Name
Trident Maple
Pink Muhly Grass
In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
Muhly Grass
In German
Trident-Ahorn
hairawn muhly
In French
Trident Maple
muhly herbe
In Spanish
arce de Trident
muhly Grass
In Greek
Trident Maple
Muhly Grass
In Portuguese
bordo Trident
muhly grama
In Polish
Trident klon
Muhly Trawa
In Latin
Trident Maple
Muhly Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Trident Maple and Muhly Grass
Season and care of Trident Maple and Muhly Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Muhly Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Trident Maple and Muhly Grass Physical Information
Trident Maple and Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and Muhly Grass are as follows:
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
- Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Trident Maple and Muhly Grass
Care of Trident Maple and Muhly 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 Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant 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 Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.