Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Types
Acacia salicina, Acacia stenophylla
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Habitat
Tropical Forests
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Toothed
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Charcoal, Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used As Food
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ACACIA salicina
ACER nigrum
Common Name
Cooba, Willow Acacia
Black Maple
In Hindi
willow acacia
Black Maple Tree
In German
Weiden Akazie
Schwarz Ahorn
In French
saule acacia
Noir Érable
In Spanish
acacia sauce
Negro del árbol de arce
In Greek
ιτιά ακακίας
Μαύρο Maple Tree
In Portuguese
salgueiro de acácia
Árvore de bordo preto
In Polish
wierzba akacji
Czarny klon
In Latin
lignis salices
White Acer ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Willow Acacia and Black Maple
Season and care of Willow Acacia and Black Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Acacia and Black Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Acacia season is and Black Maple season is . The type of soil for Willow Acacia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Willow Acacia is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Willow Acacia and Black Maple Physical Information
Willow Acacia and Black Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Acacia height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Willow Acacia and Black Maple are as follows:
Willow Acacia flower color: Yellow
Willow Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Willow Acacia and Black Maple
Care of Willow Acacia and Black Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Willow Acacia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Willow Acacia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.