Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Central Asia
Types
-
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Chartreuse
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Fall, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Medium
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
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
Malus domestica
Common Name
Silver Maple
Apple Tree
In Hindi
Silver Maple
सेब का वृक्ष
In German
Silver Maple
Apfelbaum
In French
érable argenté
Pommier
In Spanish
arce plateado
Manzano
In Greek
Silver Maple
μηλιά
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Macieira
In Polish
Silver Maple
jabłoń
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Silver Maple and Apple Tree
Season and care of Silver Maple and Apple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Apple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Apple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Apple Tree is Loamy while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Apple Tree is Neutral.
Silver Maple and Apple Tree Physical Information
Silver Maple and Apple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Apple Tree are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Apple Tree flower color: White
- Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Silver Maple and Apple Tree
Care of Silver Maple and Apple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Apple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.