Silver Maple

American Beech

About Silver Maple and American Beech

Silver Maple

American Beech

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada

Types

Japanese beech, European beech

Number of Varieties

318

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Habitat

Woodland Garden Canopy

low mountains, shaded woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-84-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

9-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,830.00 cm800.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm500.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Chartreuse

Yellow green, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red

Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Star Shaped

Lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Needs very little water, occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Prune back the growing tips

Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Apply N-P-K

Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting

Pests and Diseases

Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt

Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Erosion control

Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic

Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer

Part of Plant Used

Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds

Leaves, Sap, Wood

Other Uses

Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener

Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ACER saccharinum

FAGUS grandifolia

Common Name

Silver Maple

American Beech

In Hindi

Silver Maple

अमेरिकन बीच

In German

Silver Maple

Amerikanische Buche

In French

érable argenté

Hêtre à grandes feuilles

In Spanish

arce plateado

Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana

In Greek

Silver Maple

american οξιάς

In Portuguese

plátano de prata

faia americano

In Polish

Silver Maple

Buk wielkolistny

In Latin

Acer

Latin fagi

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Fagales

Family

Aceraceae

Fagaceae

Genus

Acer

Fagus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Acereae

Subfamily

Hippocastanoideae

Number of Species

12813

1 27800

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Properties of Silver Maple and American Beech

Wondering what are the properties of Silver Maple and American Beech? We provide you with everything About Silver Maple and American Beech. Silver Maple doesn't have thorns and American Beech doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Maple has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and American Beech has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. 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 Silver Maple and American Beech and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Silver Maple and American Beech

Season and care of Silver Maple and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Beech season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.

Silver Maple and American Beech Physical Information

Silver Maple and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and American Beech are as follows:

Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green

Care of Silver Maple and American Beech

Care of Silver Maple and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and American Beech pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.