Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Southern Africa
Types
Acer griseum
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER griseum
PORTULACARIA afra
Common Name
Paperbark Maple
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
In Hindi
paperbark maple
Elephant Bush
In German
paperbark Ahorn
Elephant Bush
In French
érable paperbark
Elephant Bush
In Spanish
arce paperbark
elefante Bush
In Greek
Paperbark σφενδάμου
ελέφαντας Μπους
In Portuguese
de bordo paperbark
elefante de Bush
In Polish
klon paperbark
Elephant Bush
In Latin
paperbark acernis
bush elephant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aceraceae
Portulacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Portulacarioideae
Season and Care of Paperbark Maple and Elephant Bush
Season and care of Paperbark Maple and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Maple and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Maple is Clay, Loam and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paperbark Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Paperbark Maple and Elephant Bush Physical Information
Paperbark Maple and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Maple and Elephant Bush are as follows:
Paperbark Maple flower color: Yellow
Paperbark Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
- Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Paperbark Maple and Elephant Bush
Care of Paperbark Maple and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.