Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
China, Japan, Korea
Types
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
jiujiangense, horizontale
Habitat
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Blue
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought, Dry soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PRATIA pedunculata
ACER buergerianum
Common Name
White Star creeper
Trident Maple
In Hindi
व्हाइट स्टार लता
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
In German
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
Trident-Ahorn
In French
Blanc étoiles creeper
Trident Maple
In Spanish
Blanco enredadera estrella
arce de Trident
In Greek
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
Trident Maple
In Portuguese
Branca Baby estrela
bordo Trident
In Polish
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
Trident klon
In Latin
Stella creeper albis,
Trident Maple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of White Star Creeper and Trident Maple
Season and care of White Star Creeper and Trident Maple is important to know. While considering everything about White Star Creeper and Trident Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam and for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Trident Maple is Acidic.
White Star Creeper and Trident Maple Physical Information
White Star Creeper and Trident Maple physical information is very important for comparison. White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of White Star Creeper and Trident Maple are as follows:
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of White Star Creeper and Trident Maple
Care of White Star Creeper and Trident Maple 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 Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.