Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northwestern United States
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Types
Acer circinatum
Lindheimer's muhly
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Open Forest, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Billbugs, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Aphids, Ladybug
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Ladybug beetles
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ACER circinatum
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
Common Name
Oregon Vine Maple, Vine Maple
Pink Muhly Grass
In Hindi
बेल मेपल
Muhly Grass
In German
Wein-Ahorn
hairawn muhly
In French
Maple Vine
muhly herbe
In Spanish
arce vid
muhly Grass
In Greek
αμπέλου Maple
Muhly Grass
In Portuguese
bordo de videira
muhly grama
In Polish
Vine Maple
Muhly Trawa
In Latin
vitis Maple
Muhly Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Vine Maple and Muhly Grass
Season and care of Vine Maple and Muhly Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Vine Maple and Muhly Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Vine Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Vine Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Vine Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Vine Maple and Muhly Grass Physical Information
Vine Maple and Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Vine Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Vine Maple and Muhly Grass are as follows:
Vine Maple flower color: White and Purple
Vine Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
- Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Vine Maple and Muhly Grass
Care of Vine Maple and Muhly Grass 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 Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Vine Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.