Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
-
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
-
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Silver Maple
Broccoli
In Hindi
Silver Maple
ब्रोकली
In German
Silver Maple
Brokkoli
In French
érable argenté
Brocoli
In Spanish
arce plateado
Brócoli
In Greek
Silver Maple
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
brócolis
In Polish
Silver Maple
brokuły
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Capparales
Family
Aceraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
-
Season and Care of Silver Maple and Broccoli
Season and care of Silver Maple and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Silver Maple and Broccoli Physical Information
Silver Maple and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Broccoli are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Silver Maple and Broccoli
Care of Silver Maple and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.