Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northwestern United States
China
Types
Acer circinatum
Chimonanthus praecox, Chimonanthus zhejiangensis
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Open Forest, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple
Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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 green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
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
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply
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
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
Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Billbugs, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACER circinatum
CHIMONANTHUS praecox
Common Name
Oregon Vine Maple, Vine Maple
Winter Sweet
Japanese allspice
In Hindi
बेल मेपल
Wintersweet
In German
Wein-Ahorn
Wintersweet
In French
Maple Vine
Wintersweet
In Spanish
arce vid
wintersweet
In Greek
αμπέλου Maple
Wintersweet
In Portuguese
bordo de videira
wintersweet
In Polish
Vine Maple
Wintersweet
In Latin
vitis Maple
Wintersweet
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Calycanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Vine Maple and Wintersweet
Season and care of Vine Maple and Wintersweet is important to know. While considering everything about Vine Maple and Wintersweet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Vine Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wintersweet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Vine Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wintersweet is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Vine Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wintersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Vine Maple and Wintersweet Physical Information
Vine Maple and Wintersweet physical information is very important for comparison. Vine Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Wintersweet height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Vine Maple and Wintersweet are as follows:
Vine Maple flower color: White and Purple
Vine Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Wintersweet flower color: Light Yellow, Dark Red and Sienna
- Wintersweet leaf color: Green
Care of Vine Maple and Wintersweet
Care of Vine Maple and Wintersweet 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 Wintersweet pruning is done Prune for size control, 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 Wintersweet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.