Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Africa, Southern Africa
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
along watercourse, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
brown-spot needle blight, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
Common Name
Silver Maple
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
In Hindi
Silver Maple
तरबूज़
In German
Silver Maple
Wassermelone
In French
érable argenté
Citrullus lanatus
In Spanish
arce plateado
Citrullus lanatus
In Greek
Silver Maple
καρπούζι
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Citrullus lanatus
In Polish
Silver Maple
Citrullus lanatus
In Latin
Acer
Citrullus lanatus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cucurbitales
Family
Aceraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Acereae
Benincaseae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Silver Maple and Citrullus Lanatus
Season and care of Silver Maple and Citrullus Lanatus is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Citrullus Lanatus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Citrullus Lanatus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral.
Silver Maple and Citrullus Lanatus Physical Information
Silver Maple and Citrullus Lanatus physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Citrullus Lanatus are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
- Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Care of Silver Maple and Citrullus Lanatus
Care of Silver Maple and Citrullus Lanatus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Citrullus Lanatus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.