Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Southwestern United States
Types
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
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Habitat
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
Alpine Meadows, Cold Regions, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
-
Tolerances
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
reseeds, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ACER rubrum
AGAVE toumeyana
Common Name
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
Honesty , Chinese Money
In Hindi
लाल मेपल के पेड़
silver dollar
In German
Red Maple Tree
Einjähriges Silberblatt
In French
Red Maple Tree
Monnaie-du-Pape
In Spanish
Árbol de arce rojo
planta de la plata
In Greek
Red Maple Tree
silver dollar
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo vermelho
silver dollar
In Polish
Red Maple Tree
Miesiącznica roczna
In Latin
Rubrum Maple ligno
silver dollar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Brassicales
Family
Aceraceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Red Maple Tree and Silver Dollar
Wondering what are the properties of Red Maple Tree and Silver Dollar? We provide you with everything About Red Maple Tree and Silver Dollar. Red Maple Tree doesn't have thorns and Silver Dollar doesn't have thorns. Also Red Maple Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Red Maple Tree has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose and Watery eyes and Silver Dollar has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose and Watery eyes. 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 Red Maple Tree and Silver Dollar and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Maple Tree and Silver Dollar
Season and care of Red Maple Tree and Silver Dollar is important to know. While considering everything about Red Maple Tree and Silver Dollar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Dollar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Dollar is Sand while the PH of soil for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Dollar is Neutral.
Red Maple Tree and Silver Dollar Physical Information
Red Maple Tree and Silver Dollar physical information is very important for comparison. Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Silver Dollar height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Red Maple Tree and Silver Dollar are as follows:
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Silver Dollar flower color: Ivory
- Silver Dollar leaf color: White and Dark Green
Care of Red Maple Tree and Silver Dollar
Care of Red Maple Tree and Silver Dollar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Dollar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Dollar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.