Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Australia
Types
-
Alyogyne huegelii
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Silver Maple
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
Silver Maple
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Silver Maple
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
érable argenté
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
arce plateado
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
Silver Maple
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
Silver Maple
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
Acer
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malvales
Family
Aceraceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Silver Maple and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Silver Maple and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Maple and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Silver Maple and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Silver Maple and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Silver Maple and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Blue Hibiscus 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 Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.