Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Laburnum anagyroides
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Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Compound
Star Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires more often in extreme heat, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
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 leaves
Prune back the growing tips
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Caterpillars, Root Pathogen
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Vomiting
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture
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, Shade Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
LOPHANTHERA lactescens
ACER saccharinum
Common Name
Golden Chain Tree
Silver Maple
In Hindi
Laburnum
Silver Maple
In German
Goldregen (Pflanze)
Silver Maple
In French
Laburnum
érable argenté
In Spanish
Laburnum
arce plateado
In Greek
Laburnum
Silver Maple
In Portuguese
Laburnum
plátano de prata
In Polish
Złotokap
Silver Maple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Golden Chain Tree and Silver Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Golden Chain Tree and Silver Maple? We provide you with everything About Golden Chain Tree and Silver Maple. Golden Chain Tree doesn't have thorns and Silver Maple doesn't have thorns. Also Golden Chain Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Golden Chain Tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation and Silver Maple has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation. 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 Golden Chain Tree and Silver Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Golden Chain Tree and Silver Maple
Season and care of Golden Chain Tree and Silver Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Chain Tree and Silver Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Chain Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Loam and for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Golden Chain Tree and Silver Maple Physical Information
Golden Chain Tree and Silver Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Chain Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Golden Chain Tree and Silver Maple are as follows:
Golden Chain Tree flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Golden Chain Tree leaf color: Green
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Golden Chain Tree and Silver Maple
Care of Golden Chain Tree and Silver Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Chain Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips. In summer Golden Chain Tree 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.