Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
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Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
gardens, Hardwood forests
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
-
Allergy
-
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diuretic
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
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Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
ACER rubrum
Common Name
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Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
Twinleaf
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Twinleaf
Red Maple Tree
In French
Twinleaf
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
Twinleaf
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
Twinleaf
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Twinleaf
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
Twinleaf
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
Twinleaf
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Sapindales
Family
Berberidaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Twinleaf and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Twinleaf and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Twinleaf and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Twinleaf and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Twinleaf and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Twinleaf and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Twinleaf flower color: White
Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Twinleaf and Red Maple Tree
Care of Twinleaf and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.