Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
North America, Alaska, Canada
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
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Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-6
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
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Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Scale Insects
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Cancer, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
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
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
ELAEAGNUS commutata
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Silverberry
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Silverberry
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Silverberry
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Silverberry
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Silverberry
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Silverberry
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Silverberry
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Silverberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Rhamnales
Family
Aceraceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Elaeagnoideae
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Silverberry
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Silverberry is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Silverberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silverberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silverberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Big leaf Maple and Silverberry Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Silverberry physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Silverberry are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
- Silverberry leaf color:
Care of Big leaf Maple and Silverberry
Care of Big leaf Maple and Silverberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Silverberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silverberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.