Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northwestern United States
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Open Forest, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Deciduous forests, Forest margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple
Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Light Green, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, 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
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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 back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost, General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Billbugs, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Chestnut Blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Deers
Allergy
no allergic reactions
conjunctivitis, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Arthritis, Cough, Sore throat, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Not Available
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER circinatum
CASTANEA dentata
Common Name
Oregon Vine Maple, Vine Maple
American Chestnut
In Hindi
बेल मेपल
अमेरिकी शाहबलूत
In German
Wein-Ahorn
Amerikanische Kastanie
In French
Maple Vine
Châtaignier d'Amérique
In Spanish
arce vid
Castanea dentata
In Greek
αμπέλου Maple
american καστανιάς
In Portuguese
bordo de videira
castanea americana
In Polish
Vine Maple
Kasztan amerykański
In Latin
vitis Maple
English castaneis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Vine Maple and American Chestnut
Season and care of Vine Maple and American Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Vine Maple and American Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Vine Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Chestnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Vine Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Vine Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Vine Maple and American Chestnut Physical Information
Vine Maple and American Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Vine Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas American Chestnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Vine Maple and American Chestnut are as follows:
Vine Maple flower color: White and Purple
Vine Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
American Chestnut flower color: Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow and White
- American Chestnut leaf color: Green
Care of Vine Maple and American Chestnut
Care of Vine Maple and American Chestnut 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 American Chestnut pruning is done Cut back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Vine Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Chestnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.