Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Not Available
Acacia aulacocarpa, Papuan wattle, Red wattle
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Valley, wooded grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
H1, H2, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Tan, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water Deeply
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin and hair
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Abdominal Disease, Anthelmintic, Back pain, Chest pain, Colic, Cough, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Emetic, Febrifuge, Liver problems, Sore Eyes, Stomachic, Tonic, tonic in pregnancy, Tooth ache, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treating fever, tuberculosis, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Gum, Used as fuel, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
PELTOPHORUM africanum
Common Name
Silver Maple
Black Wattle, Weeping Wattle
In Hindi
Silver Maple
Black Wattle Tree
In German
Silver Maple
Schwarz Akazie Baum
In French
érable argenté
Noir Arbre Wattle
In Spanish
arce plateado
Negro del árbol del zarzo
In Greek
Silver Maple
Μαύρο Wattle Δέντρο
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Árvore da acácia negra
In Polish
Silver Maple
Czarne Drzewo akacji
In Latin
Acer
Niger Wattle ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Rosopsida
Order
Sapindales
Gentianales
Family
Aceraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Acereae
Caesalpinieae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Silver Maple and Black Wattle
Season and care of Silver Maple and Black Wattle is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Black Wattle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Wattle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Wattle is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Maple and Black Wattle Physical Information
Silver Maple and Black Wattle physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Black Wattle height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Black Wattle are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Black Wattle flower color: Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Black Wattle leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Silver Maple and Black Wattle
Care of Silver Maple and Black Wattle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Black Wattle pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Black Wattle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.