Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Western United States, California, Canada, China
Types
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Balsam Fir, Cannan Fir, Fraser Fir, Grand Fir
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Moist Soils, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Chartreuse
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark 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
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips
-
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Beetles, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Burns, Cough, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Alpine, Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
PSEUDOTSUGA menziesii
Common Name
Silver Maple
Douglas Fir
In Hindi
Silver Maple
डगलस फ़िर
In German
Silver Maple
Douglasfichte
In French
érable argenté
le sapin de Douglas
In Spanish
arce plateado
abeto Douglas
In Greek
Silver Maple
έλατο Douglas
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Douglas Fir
In Polish
Silver Maple
daglezji
In Latin
Acer
Douglas abies
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Silver Maple and Douglas Fir
Season and care of Silver Maple and Douglas Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Douglas Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Douglas Fir season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Douglas Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Douglas Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Maple and Douglas Fir Physical Information
Silver Maple and Douglas Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Douglas Fir height is 2,440.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Douglas Fir are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Douglas Fir flower color:
- Douglas Fir leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Silver Maple and Douglas Fir
Care of Silver Maple and Douglas Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Douglas Fir pruning is done . In summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Douglas Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.