Silver Maple

Broomsedge

About Silver Maple and Broomsedge

Silver Maple

Broomsedge

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Grass

Origin

North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Types

Virginia water horehound

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Woodland Garden Canopy

Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-85-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

9 - 1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,830.00 cm60.96 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm30.48 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Chartreuse

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red

Orange, Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Tan, Sandy Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Star Shaped

Grass like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Divison, Root Division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full 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

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Erosion control

Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic

Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds

Root, Seeds, Stem

Other Uses

Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener

Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ACER saccharinum

ANDROPOGON virginicus

Common Name

Silver Maple

Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem

In Hindi

Silver Maple

Broomsedge grass

In German

Silver Maple

broomsedge Gras

In French

érable argenté

broomsedge herbe

In Spanish

arce plateado

hierba Broomsedge

In Greek

Silver Maple

Broomsedge γρασίδι

In Portuguese

plátano de prata

Broomsedge grama

In Polish

Silver Maple

Broomsedge trawy

In Latin

Acer

Broomsedge herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Cyperales

Family

Aceraceae

Poaceae

Genus

Acer

Andropogon

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Acereae

Andropogoneae

Subfamily

Hippocastanoideae

Panicoideae

Number of Species

1281

1 27800

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Properties of Silver Maple and Broomsedge

Wondering what are the properties of Silver Maple and Broomsedge? We provide you with everything About Silver Maple and Broomsedge. Silver Maple doesn't have thorns and Broomsedge doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Maple has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Broomsedge has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Silver Maple and Broomsedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Silver Maple and Broomsedge

Season and care of Silver Maple and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Silver Maple and Broomsedge Physical Information

Silver Maple and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Broomsedge are as follows:

Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Broomsedge flower color:
Broomsedge leaf color: Green

Care of Silver Maple and Broomsedge

Care of Silver Maple and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.