Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
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Radermachera sinica
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Chartreuse
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
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
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
RADERMACHERA sinica
Common Name
Silver Maple
China Doll
In Hindi
Silver Maple
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
In German
Silver Maple
Zimmeresche
In French
érable argenté
china doll
In Spanish
arce plateado
china doll
In Greek
Silver Maple
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
china árvore boneca
In Polish
Silver Maple
China Doll drzewo
In Latin
Acer
Sinis pupa ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Aceraceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Silver Maple and China Doll
Season and care of Silver Maple and China Doll is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and China Doll Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and China Doll season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for China Doll is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Maple and China Doll Physical Information
Silver Maple and China Doll physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and China Doll are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
- China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Silver Maple and China Doll
Care of Silver Maple and China Doll include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, 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 China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.