Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, shaded woods
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Purple, Violet
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Star Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, 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 Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, 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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune back the growing tips
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Canker, Verticillium Wilt
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Formal Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
-
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
-
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis 'Forest Pansy'
ACER saccharinum
Common Name
Eastern Redbud, Forest Pansy Redbud
Silver Maple
In Hindi
Forest Pansy Redbud
Silver Maple
In German
Forest Pansy Redbud
Silver Maple
In French
gainier du Canada
érable argenté
In Spanish
Cercis canadensis
arce plateado
In Greek
Forest Pansy Redbud
Silver Maple
In Portuguese
Forest Pansy Redbud
plátano de prata
In Polish
Judaszowiec kanadyjski
Silver Maple
In Latin
Forest Pansy Redbud
Acer
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Forest Pansy Redbud and Silver Maple
Season and care of Forest Pansy Redbud and Silver Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Forest Pansy Redbud and Silver Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Forest Pansy Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Forest Pansy Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Forest Pansy Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Forest Pansy Redbud and Silver Maple Physical Information
Forest Pansy Redbud and Silver Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Forest Pansy Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Forest Pansy Redbud and Silver Maple are as follows:
Forest Pansy Redbud flower color: Red, Purple and Violet
Forest Pansy Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Forest Pansy Redbud and Silver Maple
Care of Forest Pansy Redbud and Silver Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Forest Pansy Redbud pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips. In summer Forest Pansy Redbud 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.