Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
Southern Europe
Types
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
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Habitat
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
Hills, Open grasslands, Open Plains, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
Gray, Silver, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
reseeds, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Loam, 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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Congestion, Rhinitis, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Informal Hedge
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
Dried heads are used in floristry, suitable for cutting
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACER rubrum
STIPA barbata
Common Name
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
Silver Feather Grass
In Hindi
लाल मेपल के पेड़
Silver Feather Grass
In German
Red Maple Tree
Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberfeder'
In French
Red Maple Tree
Argent Plume Herbe
In Spanish
Árbol de arce rojo
Silver Feather Grass
In Greek
Red Maple Tree
Silver Feather Grass
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo vermelho
Prata Pena Relva
In Polish
Red Maple Tree
Silver Feather Grass
In Latin
Rubrum Maple ligno
Silver Feather Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Red Maple Tree and Silver Feather Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Red Maple Tree and Silver Feather Grass? We provide you with everything About Red Maple Tree and Silver Feather Grass. Red Maple Tree doesn't have thorns and Silver Feather Grass 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 Feather Grass 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 Feather Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Maple Tree and Silver Feather Grass
Season and care of Red Maple Tree and Silver Feather Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Red Maple Tree and Silver Feather Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Feather Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Feather Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Feather Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Maple Tree and Silver Feather Grass Physical Information
Red Maple Tree and Silver Feather Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Silver Feather Grass height is 61.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Red Maple Tree and Silver Feather Grass are as follows:
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Silver Feather Grass flower color: Gray, Silver and Yellow
- Silver Feather Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Red Maple Tree and Silver Feather Grass
Care of Red Maple Tree and Silver Feather Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Feather Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Feather Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.