Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Bigleaf Maple, Black Maple, Silver Maple
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Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Chartreuse
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, 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
Early Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Decline, Girdling Roots, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt, Wetwood
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ACER platanoides
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Norway Maple
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
नॉर्वे मेपल
रजत बाबा
In German
Spitzahorn
Silver Sage
In French
Norvège Maple
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Noruega arce
silver Sage
In Greek
Νεροπλάτανος
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Noruega bordo
silver Sage
In Polish
klon zwyczajny
silver Sage
In Latin
Acer platanoides
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Aceraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Norway Maple and Silver Sage
Season and care of Norway Maple and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Norway Maple and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Norway Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Norway Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Norway Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Norway Maple and Silver Sage Physical Information
Norway Maple and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Norway Maple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Norway Maple and Silver Sage are as follows:
Norway Maple flower color: Lemon yellow, Yellow green and Chartreuse
Norway Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Norway Maple and Silver Sage
Care of Norway Maple and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Norway Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Norway Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.