Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northwestern United States
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Types
Acer circinatum
Herb
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Open Forest, Tropical regions, Wet forest
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune regularly, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Billbugs, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Kidney problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
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Whole plant
Other Uses
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Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACER circinatum
OCIMUM 'African Blue'
Common Name
Oregon Vine Maple, Vine Maple
African Blue Basil, Hybrid Basil
In Hindi
बेल मेपल
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
In German
Wein-Ahorn
African Blue Basilikum
In French
Maple Vine
Bleu basilic africaine
In Spanish
arce vid
Albahaca azul africana
In Greek
αμπέλου Maple
Αφρικής Μπλε βασιλικό
In Portuguese
bordo de videira
Africano manjericão azul
In Polish
Vine Maple
Afrykański Niebieski bazylią
In Latin
vitis Maple
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Aceraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Basal Tricolpates
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Vine Maple and African Blue Basil
Season and care of Vine Maple and African Blue Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Vine Maple and African Blue Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Vine Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and African Blue Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Vine Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for African Blue Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Vine Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for African Blue Basil is Neutral.
Vine Maple and African Blue Basil Physical Information
Vine Maple and African Blue Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Vine Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas African Blue Basil height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Vine Maple and African Blue Basil are as follows:
Vine Maple flower color: White and Purple
Vine Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
African Blue Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
- African Blue Basil leaf color: Purple
Care of Vine Maple and African Blue Basil
Care of Vine Maple and African Blue Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Vine Maple pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads and African Blue Basil pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune regularly, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Vine Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Blue Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.