Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, Northwestern United States
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
Types
Acer circinatum
Penstemon
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Open Forest, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red
Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Lance-shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
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
Average Water Needs
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Billbugs, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Leaf spot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
-
Root
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACER circinatum
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
Common Name
Oregon Vine Maple, Vine Maple
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
In Hindi
बेल मेपल
Talus Slope Penstemon
In German
Wein-Ahorn
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
In French
Maple Vine
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Spanish
arce vid
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
In Greek
αμπέλου Maple
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
In Portuguese
bordo de videira
Talus Penstemon Slope
In Polish
Vine Maple
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Latin
vitis Maple
Talus Clivo Persicaria
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Scrophulariales
Family
Aceraceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Vine Maple and Talus Slope Penstemon
Season and care of Vine Maple and Talus Slope Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Vine Maple and Talus Slope Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Vine Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Talus Slope Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Vine Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Vine Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Vine Maple and Talus Slope Penstemon Physical Information
Vine Maple and Talus Slope Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Vine Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Vine Maple and Talus Slope Penstemon are as follows:
Vine Maple flower color: White and Purple
Vine Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
- Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Care of Vine Maple and Talus Slope Penstemon
Care of Vine Maple and Talus Slope Penstemon 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 Talus Slope Penstemon pruning is done 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 Talus Slope Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.