Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
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Habitat
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Star Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune back the growing tips
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, 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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
VIBURNUM lentago
ACER saccharinum
Common Name
Nannyberry
Silver Maple
In Hindi
Nannyberry
Silver Maple
In German
Nannyberry
Silver Maple
In French
alisier
érable argenté
In Spanish
Nannyberry
arce plateado
In Greek
Nannyberry
Silver Maple
In Portuguese
Nannyberry
plátano de prata
In Polish
Nannyberry
Silver Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Sapindales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Nannyberry and Silver Maple
Season and care of Nannyberry and Silver Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Nannyberry and Silver Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nannyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nannyberry and Silver Maple Physical Information
Nannyberry and Silver Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Nannyberry and Silver Maple are as follows:
Nannyberry flower color: White
Nannyberry leaf color: Green
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Nannyberry and Silver Maple
Care of Nannyberry and Silver Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips. In summer Nannyberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.