Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Europe
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-10
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
Fruit Color
Tan
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
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
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
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Silver Maple
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
Silver Maple
choy sum
In German
Silver Maple
choy sum
In French
érable argenté
choy sum
In Spanish
arce plateado
choy sum
In Greek
Silver Maple
choy sum
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
choy sum
In Polish
Silver Maple
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Capparales
Family
Aceraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Silver Maple and Choy Sum
Season and care of Silver Maple and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Maple and Choy Sum Physical Information
Silver Maple and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Choy Sum are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Silver Maple and Choy Sum
Care of Silver Maple and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.