Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Acer griseum
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest
Mountain tops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ACER griseum
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
Common Name
Paperbark Maple
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
In Hindi
paperbark maple
Astilbe
In German
paperbark Ahorn
Prachtspieren
In French
érable paperbark
Astilbe
In Spanish
arce paperbark
Astilbe
In Greek
Paperbark σφενδάμου
astilbe
In Portuguese
de bordo paperbark
astilbe
In Polish
klon paperbark
astilbe
In Latin
paperbark acernis
Artemisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Saxifragaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Paperbark Maple and Astilbe
Season and care of Paperbark Maple and Astilbe is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Maple and Astilbe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Astilbe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Maple is Clay, Loam and for Astilbe is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Paperbark Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral.
Paperbark Maple and Astilbe Physical Information
Paperbark Maple and Astilbe physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Maple and Astilbe are as follows:
Paperbark Maple flower color: Yellow
Paperbark Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Astilbe flower color: White
- Astilbe leaf color: Green
Care of Paperbark Maple and Astilbe
Care of Paperbark Maple and Astilbe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers. In summer Paperbark Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.