Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
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Types
jiujiangense, horizontale
Nepeta racemosa
Habitat
Cold Regions
Alpine Meadows, shaded woods, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, reseeds, Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
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Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ACER buergerianum
NEPETA mussinii
Common Name
Trident Maple
Catmint
In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
कटमींट
In German
Trident-Ahorn
Katzenminze
In French
Trident Maple
Catmint
In Spanish
arce de Trident
catmint
In Greek
Trident Maple
catmint
In Portuguese
bordo Trident
nêveda
In Polish
Trident klon
catmint
In Latin
Trident Maple
nepetae mixtam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Aceraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Trident Maple and Walkers Low Catmint
Season and care of Trident Maple and Walkers Low Catmint is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Walkers Low Catmint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Walkers Low Catmint season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Walkers Low Catmint is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Walkers Low Catmint is Neutral.
Trident Maple and Walkers Low Catmint Physical Information
Trident Maple and Walkers Low Catmint physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Walkers Low Catmint height is 38.10 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and Walkers Low Catmint are as follows:
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Walkers Low Catmint flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
- Walkers Low Catmint leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Trident Maple and Walkers Low Catmint
Care of Trident Maple and Walkers Low Catmint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Walkers Low Catmint 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 Walkers Low Catmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.