Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
North America, Alaska, Canada
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
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Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-6
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
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Leaf Shape
Toothed
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Bees, Birds
Scale Insects
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Tonic
Cancer, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
ELAEAGNUS commutata
Common Name
Black Maple
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
Silverberry
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Silverberry
In French
Noir Érable
Silverberry
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
Silverberry
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
Silverberry
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
Silverberry
In Polish
Czarny klon
Silverberry
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Silverberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Rhamnales
Family
Aceraceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Elaeagnoideae
Season and Care of Black Maple and Silverberry
Season and care of Black Maple and Silverberry is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Silverberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silverberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Silverberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Maple and Silverberry Physical Information
Black Maple and Silverberry physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Silverberry are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
- Silverberry leaf color:
Care of Black Maple and Silverberry
Care of Black Maple and Silverberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silverberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black 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.