Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tree
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Types
jiujiangense, horizontale
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Habitat
Cold Regions
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Red, Violet
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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 to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Flying insects
Allergy
allergic reaction
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Part of Plant Used
-
Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes
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
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Botanical Name
ACER buergerianum
CARDUUS nutans
Common Name
Trident Maple
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
In German
Trident-Ahorn
Nickende Distel
In French
Trident Maple
Musk Thistle
In Spanish
arce de Trident
Cardo de almizcle
In Greek
Trident Maple
musk Thistle
In Portuguese
bordo Trident
musk Thistle
In Polish
Trident klon
Musk Thistle
In Latin
Trident Maple
Carduus MOSCHUS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Aceraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Carduoideae
Season and Care of Trident Maple and Musk Thistle
Season and care of Trident Maple and Musk Thistle is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Musk Thistle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Trident Maple and Musk Thistle Physical Information
Trident Maple and Musk Thistle physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and Musk Thistle are as follows:
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
- Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Trident Maple and Musk Thistle
Care of Trident Maple and Musk Thistle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.