Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Bush, Houseplant
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
jiujiangense, horizontale
Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz
Habitat
Cold Regions
Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Cordate
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Fever, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Can be made into a herbal tea
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
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Botanical Name
ACER buergerianum
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
Common Name
Trident Maple
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
Purpleleaf Shiso
In German
Trident-Ahorn
Purpleleaf Shiso
In French
Trident Maple
pérille de Nankin
In Spanish
arce de Trident
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Greek
Trident Maple
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Portuguese
bordo Trident
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Polish
Trident klon
Pachnotka zwyczajna
In Latin
Trident Maple
Purpleleaf Shiso
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Aceraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Trident Maple and Purpleleaf Shiso
Season and care of Trident Maple and Purpleleaf Shiso is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Purpleleaf Shiso Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Purpleleaf Shiso season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Trident Maple and Purpleleaf Shiso Physical Information
Trident Maple and Purpleleaf Shiso physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and Purpleleaf Shiso are as follows:
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
- Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Care of Trident Maple and Purpleleaf Shiso
Care of Trident Maple and Purpleleaf Shiso include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Purpleleaf Shiso pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Purpleleaf Shiso needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.