Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
jiujiangense, horizontale
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Habitat
Cold Regions
Rich Woods
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
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
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACER buergerianum
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Trident Maple
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Trident-Ahorn
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Trident Maple
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
arce de Trident
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
Trident Maple
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
bordo Trident
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Trident klon
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Trident Maple
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Aceraceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Trident Maple and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Trident Maple and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Trident Maple and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Trident Maple and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Trident Maple and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Trident Maple and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.