Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Acer griseum
Tropical Fruit Tree
Number of Varieties
10
10
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER griseum
DILLENIA indica
Common Name
Paperbark Maple
Chulta, Elephant Apple
In Hindi
paperbark maple
Elephant Apple
In German
paperbark Ahorn
Elefant von Apple
In French
érable paperbark
Elephant d'Apple
In Spanish
arce paperbark
El elefante de Apple
In Greek
Paperbark σφενδάμου
ελέφαντας της Apple
In Portuguese
de bordo paperbark
Elefante da Apple
In Polish
klon paperbark
Słoń Jabłko
In Latin
paperbark acernis
Elephant Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Dilleniales
Family
Aceraceae
Dilleniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Paperbark Maple and Elephant Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Paperbark Maple and Elephant Apple? We provide you with everything About Paperbark Maple and Elephant Apple. Paperbark Maple doesn't have thorns and Elephant Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Paperbark Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Paperbark Maple has allergic reactions like and Elephant Apple has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Paperbark Maple and Elephant Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Paperbark Maple and Elephant Apple
Season and care of Paperbark Maple and Elephant Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Maple and Elephant Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Maple is Clay, Loam and for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paperbark Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Paperbark Maple and Elephant Apple Physical Information
Paperbark Maple and Elephant Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Maple and Elephant Apple are as follows:
Paperbark Maple flower color: Yellow
Paperbark Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
- Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Paperbark Maple and Elephant Apple
Care of Paperbark Maple and Elephant Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Paperbark Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.