Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Star Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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
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 if you want to improve plant shape
Prune back the growing tips
Fertilizers
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Treatment of Dark Spots
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
ACER saccharinum
Common Name
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
Silver Maple
In Hindi
हिम चम्पा
Silver Maple
In German
Magnolienbaum
Silver Maple
In French
magnolia
érable argenté
In Spanish
árbol de magnolia
arce plateado
In Greek
Magnolia δέντρο
Silver Maple
In Portuguese
magnólia
plátano de prata
In Polish
magnolia drzewa
Silver Maple
In Latin
Magnolia lignum
Acer
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Sapindales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Magnolia Tree and Silver Maple
Season and care of Magnolia Tree and Silver Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Tree and Silver Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Tree season is Spring and Summer and Silver Maple season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Magnolia Tree and Silver Maple Physical Information
Magnolia Tree and Silver Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Tree and Silver Maple are as follows:
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Magnolia Tree and Silver Maple
Care of Magnolia Tree and Silver Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips. In summer Magnolia 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.