Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Acer griseum
Common sotol, Bear Grass, Common Sotol, Desert Spoon
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest
Desert, Lower slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
12-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Rosette
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Paper pulp, Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACER griseum
DASYLIRION texanum
Common Name
Paperbark Maple
Common sotol, Bear Grass, Common Sotol, Desert Spoon
In Hindi
paperbark maple
sotol
In German
paperbark Ahorn
Dasylirion texanum
In French
érable paperbark
sotol
In Spanish
arce paperbark
sotol
In Greek
Paperbark σφενδάμου
sotol
In Portuguese
de bordo paperbark
sotol
In Polish
klon paperbark
sotol
In Latin
paperbark acernis
sotol
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Liliales
Family
Aceraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Monocots
Properties of Paperbark Maple and Sotol
Wondering what are the properties of Paperbark Maple and Sotol? We provide you with everything About Paperbark Maple and Sotol. Paperbark Maple doesn't have thorns and Sotol doesn't have thorns. Also Paperbark Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Paperbark Maple has allergic reactions like and Sotol 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 Sotol and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Paperbark Maple and Sotol
Season and care of Paperbark Maple and Sotol is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Maple and Sotol Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sotol season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Maple is Clay, Loam and for Sotol is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paperbark Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sotol is Neutral, Alkaline.
Paperbark Maple and Sotol Physical Information
Paperbark Maple and Sotol physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sotol height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Maple and Sotol are as follows:
Paperbark Maple flower color: Yellow
Paperbark Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Sotol flower color: Yellow
- Sotol leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Paperbark Maple and Sotol
Care of Paperbark Maple and Sotol include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sotol pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Paperbark Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sotol needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.