Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Silver Maple
Black Currant
In Hindi
Silver Maple
Black Currant
In German
Silver Maple
Black Currant
In French
érable argenté
groseille noire
In Spanish
arce plateado
negro Grosella
In Greek
Silver Maple
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
groselha-preta
In Polish
Silver Maple
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
Acer
nigrum currants
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Acereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Silver Maple and Black Currant
Season and care of Silver Maple and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Maple and Black Currant Physical Information
Silver Maple and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Black Currant are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Maple and Black Currant
Care of Silver Maple and Black Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Black Currant 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 Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.