Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Mexico
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-13
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red, Olive, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
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
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
BRASSIA signata
Common Name
Silver Maple
Brassia, Marked Brassia, Marked Spider Orchid
In Hindi
Silver Maple
Hydrangea
In German
Silver Maple
Hortensie
In French
érable argenté
Hortensia
In Spanish
arce plateado
Hortensia
In Greek
Silver Maple
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Hortênsia
In Polish
Silver Maple
Hortensja
Family
Aceraceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Silver Maple and Brassia
Season and care of Silver Maple and Brassia is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Brassia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Brassia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Brassia is while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brassia is .
Silver Maple and Brassia Physical Information
Silver Maple and Brassia physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Brassia height is 48.25 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Brassia are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Brassia flower color: Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red, Olive and Ivory
- Brassia leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Maple and Brassia
Care of Silver Maple and Brassia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Brassia 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 Brassia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.