Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Northwestern United States
Central America, South America, Africa, Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Acer circinatum
Ixora albersii
Ixora beckleri
Ixora ooumuensis
Ixora jucunda
Ixora nigerica
Ixora st.-johnii
Ixora umbellata
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Open Forest, Tropical regions, Wet forest
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Red, Purple, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark 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, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Billbugs, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Aphids, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER circinatum
IXORA
Common Name
Oregon Vine Maple, Vine Maple
Ixora
In German
Wein-Ahorn
Ixora
In French
Maple Vine
Ixora
In Spanish
arce vid
Ixora
In Greek
αμπέλου Maple
Ixora
In Portuguese
bordo de videira
Ixora
In Polish
Vine Maple
Ixora
In Latin
vitis Maple
Ixora
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Gentianales
Family
Aceraceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Ixoroideae
Season and Care of Vine Maple and Ixora
Season and care of Vine Maple and Ixora is important to know. While considering everything about Vine Maple and Ixora Care, growing season is an essential factor. Vine Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ixora season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Vine Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ixora is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Vine Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ixora is Acidic, Neutral.
Vine Maple and Ixora Physical Information
Vine Maple and Ixora physical information is very important for comparison. Vine Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Ixora height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Vine Maple and Ixora are as follows:
Vine Maple flower color: White and Purple
Vine Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Ixora flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Ivory
- Ixora leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Vine Maple and Ixora
Care of Vine Maple and Ixora 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 Ixora pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Vine Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ixora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.