Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe
Southwestern United States
Types
Bigleaf Maple, Black Maple, Silver Maple
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Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
Alpine Meadows, Cold Regions, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
7-10
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Chartreuse
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow, Yellow green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
-
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
reseeds, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Decline, Girdling Roots, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt, Wetwood
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant, Wood
-
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ACER platanoides
AGAVE toumeyana
Common Name
Norway Maple
Honesty , Chinese Money
In Hindi
नॉर्वे मेपल
silver dollar
In German
Spitzahorn
Einjähriges Silberblatt
In French
Norvège Maple
Monnaie-du-Pape
In Spanish
Noruega arce
planta de la plata
In Greek
Νεροπλάτανος
silver dollar
In Portuguese
Noruega bordo
silver dollar
In Polish
klon zwyczajny
Miesiącznica roczna
In Latin
Acer platanoides
silver dollar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Brassicales
Family
Aceraceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Norway Maple and Silver Dollar
Season and care of Norway Maple and Silver Dollar is important to know. While considering everything about Norway Maple and Silver Dollar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Norway Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Dollar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Norway Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Dollar is Sand while the PH of soil for Norway Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Dollar is Neutral.
Norway Maple and Silver Dollar Physical Information
Norway Maple and Silver Dollar physical information is very important for comparison. Norway Maple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Silver Dollar height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Norway Maple and Silver Dollar are as follows:
Norway Maple flower color: Lemon yellow, Yellow green and Chartreuse
Norway Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Silver Dollar flower color: Ivory
- Silver Dollar leaf color: White and Dark Green
Care of Norway Maple and Silver Dollar
Care of Norway Maple and Silver Dollar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Norway Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Silver Dollar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Norway Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Dollar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.