Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
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Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Magenta, Rose
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Irregular
Star Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune back the growing tips
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
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Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
ACER saccharinum
Common Name
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
Silver Maple
In Hindi
एमु बुश
Silver Maple
In German
Emu Bush
Silver Maple
In French
Emu Bush
érable argenté
In Spanish
Emu Bush
arce plateado
In Greek
emu Μπους
Silver Maple
In Portuguese
Emu de Bush
plátano de prata
In Polish
Emu Bush
Silver Maple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Myoporaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Emu Bush and Silver Maple
Season and care of Emu Bush and Silver Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Emu Bush and Silver Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Emu Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand and for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Emu Bush and Silver Maple Physical Information
Emu Bush and Silver Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Emu Bush height is 180.00 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 Emu Bush and Silver Maple are as follows:
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Emu Bush and Silver Maple
Care of Emu Bush and Silver Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips. In summer Emu Bush 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.