Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Ovate
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Silver Maple
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Silver Maple
Devil's Backbone
In German
Silver Maple
Devil's Backbone
In French
érable argenté
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
arce plateado
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Silver Maple
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Silver Maple
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Acer
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malpighiales
Family
Aceraceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Acereae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Silver Maple and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Silver Maple and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Maple and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Silver Maple and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Silver Maple and Devils Backbone
Care of Silver Maple and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.