Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Blue
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Skin irritation
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRATIA pedunculata
ACER rubrum
Common Name
White Star creeper
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
व्हाइट स्टार लता
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
Red Maple Tree
In French
Blanc étoiles creeper
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
Blanco enredadera estrella
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Branca Baby estrela
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
Stella creeper albis,
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of White Star Creeper and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of White Star Creeper and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about White Star Creeper and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Star Creeper and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
White Star Creeper and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of White Star Creeper and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of White Star Creeper and Red Maple Tree
Care of White Star Creeper and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Star Creeper pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.