Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Types
Ever red , Crimson queen
it is a type of geranium
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Lime Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Lime Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Orange Red
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Omurayama'
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Japanese Maple, Weeping Japanese Maple
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Weeping Maple
Zonal Geranium
In German
Weeping Maple
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Maple pleureur
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
weeping maple
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
weeping maple
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
chorando de bordo
zonal Geranium
In Polish
płacz klonu
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
weeping maple
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Geraniales
Family
Aceraceae
Geraniaceae
Season and Care of Weeping Maple and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Weeping Maple and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Maple and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Weeping Maple and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Weeping Maple and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Weeping Maple and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Weeping Maple flower color: Red
Weeping Maple leaf color: Light Green and Lime Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Weeping Maple and Zonal Geranium
Care of Weeping Maple and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Weeping Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.