Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bush, Houseplant
Tree
Origin
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Burgundy
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Black
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Fever, Lung Problems
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Can be made into a herbal tea
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
Purpleleaf Shiso
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Purpleleaf Shiso
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
pérille de Nankin
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Purpleleaf Shiso
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Purpleleaf Shiso
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Purpleleaf Shiso
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Pachnotka zwyczajna
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Purpleleaf Shiso
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids