Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
-
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Star Shaped
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Insignificant
No
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, 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 back the growing tips
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
GEUM
ACER saccharinum
Common Name
Avens
Silver Maple
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Silver Maple
In German
Hortensie
Silver Maple
In French
Hortensia
érable argenté
In Spanish
Hortensia
arce plateado
In Greek
υδραγεία
Silver Maple
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
plátano de prata
In Polish
Hortensja
Silver Maple
Family
Rosaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Avens and Silver Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Avens and Silver Maple? We provide you with everything About Avens and Silver Maple. Avens doesn't have thorns and Silver Maple doesn't have thorns. Also Avens does not have fragrant flowers. Avens has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Silver Maple has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Avens and Silver Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Avens and Silver Maple
Season and care of Avens and Silver Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Avens and Silver Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Avens season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Silver Maple season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Avens is Light and for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Avens is Acidic and for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Avens and Silver Maple Physical Information
Avens and Silver Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Avens height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Avens and Silver Maple are as follows:
Avens flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Avens leaf color: Dark Green
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Avens and Silver Maple
Care of Avens and Silver Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Avens pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips. In summer Avens needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.