Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Western United States, Mexico
Types
Acer griseum
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Compound
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ACER griseum
DUDLEYA
Common Name
Paperbark Maple
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
In Hindi
paperbark maple
Dudleya
In German
paperbark Ahorn
Dudleya
In French
érable paperbark
Dudleya
In Spanish
arce paperbark
dudleya
In Greek
Paperbark σφενδάμου
Dudleya
In Portuguese
de bordo paperbark
Dudleya
In Polish
klon paperbark
Dudleya
In Latin
paperbark acernis
Dudley
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Saxifragales
Family
Aceraceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Paperbark Maple and Dudleya
Season and care of Paperbark Maple and Dudleya is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Maple and Dudleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Maple is Clay, Loam and for Dudleya is Sand while the PH of soil for Paperbark Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dudleya is Neutral.
Paperbark Maple and Dudleya Physical Information
Paperbark Maple and Dudleya physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Maple and Dudleya are as follows:
Paperbark Maple flower color: Yellow
Paperbark Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
- Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Paperbark Maple and Dudleya
Care of Paperbark Maple and Dudleya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dudleya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Paperbark Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dudleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.