Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Asia, Europe
Types
Acer griseum
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
ACER griseum
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Paperbark Maple
Thyme
In Hindi
paperbark maple
अजवायन के फूल
In German
paperbark Ahorn
Thymian
In French
érable paperbark
Thym
In Spanish
arce paperbark
Tomillo
In Greek
Paperbark σφενδάμου
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
de bordo paperbark
Tomilho
In Polish
klon paperbark
Tymianek
In Latin
paperbark acernis
Thymum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Labiatae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Paperbark Maple and Thyme
Season and care of Paperbark Maple and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Maple and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Maple is Clay, Loam and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Paperbark Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Paperbark Maple and Thyme Physical Information
Paperbark Maple and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Maple and Thyme are as follows:
Paperbark Maple flower color: Yellow
Paperbark Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Paperbark Maple and Thyme
Care of Paperbark Maple and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Paperbark Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.