Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Western United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Chocolate
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
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
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips
Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Antiseptic, Bladder Infection, Boils, Burns, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Kidney problems, Poultice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis, Vermifuge, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
Common Name
Silver Maple
Bristlecone Pine
In Hindi
Silver Maple
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
In German
Silver Maple
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
In French
érable argenté
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
In Spanish
arce plateado
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
In Greek
Silver Maple
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
In Polish
Silver Maple
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
In Latin
Acer
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Acereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Silver Maple and Bristlecone Pine
Season and care of Silver Maple and Bristlecone Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Bristlecone Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bristlecone Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral.
Silver Maple and Bristlecone Pine Physical Information
Silver Maple and Bristlecone Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Bristlecone Pine are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Bristlecone Pine flower color: Not Available
- Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Maple and Bristlecone Pine
Care of Silver Maple and Bristlecone Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Bristlecone Pine pruning is done Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, 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 Bristlecone Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.