Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Southeastern Asia, India
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Forests, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
SARACA indica
Common Name
Silver Maple
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
In Hindi
Silver Maple
Saraca इंडिका
In German
Silver Maple
SARACA indica
In French
érable argenté
Saraca indica
In Spanish
arce plateado
indica Saraca
In Greek
Silver Maple
Saraca indica
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Saraca indica
In Polish
Silver Maple
Saraca indica
In Latin
Acer
Saraca indica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Properties of Silver Maple and Ashoka
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Maple and Ashoka? We provide you with everything About Silver Maple and Ashoka. Silver Maple doesn't have thorns and Ashoka doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Maple has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Ashoka 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 Ashoka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Maple and Ashoka
Season and care of Silver Maple and Ashoka is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Ashoka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ashoka season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ashoka is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Maple and Ashoka Physical Information
Silver Maple and Ashoka physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Ashoka are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
- Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Silver Maple and Ashoka
Care of Silver Maple and Ashoka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Ashoka pruning is done 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 Ashoka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.