Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Argentina, Chile
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
Hardwood forests, pine woods
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Star Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune back the growing tips
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Gaultheria procumbens
ACER saccharinum
Common Name
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
Silver Maple
In Hindi
boxberry
Silver Maple
In German
boxberry
Silver Maple
In French
boxberry
érable argenté
In Spanish
boxberry
arce plateado
In Greek
boxberry
Silver Maple
In Portuguese
boxberry
plátano de prata
In Polish
boxberry
Silver Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Ericaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Gaultherieae
Acereae
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Boxberry and Silver Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Boxberry and Silver Maple? We provide you with everything About Boxberry and Silver Maple. Boxberry doesn't have thorns and Silver Maple doesn't have thorns. Also Boxberry does not have fragrant flowers. Boxberry has allergic reactions like Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat and Swelling in the face and Silver Maple has allergic reactions like Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat and Swelling in the face. 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 Boxberry and Silver Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Boxberry and Silver Maple
Season and care of Boxberry and Silver Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Boxberry and Silver Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Boxberry and Silver Maple Physical Information
Boxberry and Silver Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Boxberry and Silver Maple are as follows:
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Boxberry and Silver Maple
Care of Boxberry and Silver Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips. In summer Boxberry 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.