Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
A3, 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, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Light Blue
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
Not Available
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Cold, Cough
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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Common Name
Silver Maple
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
In Hindi
Silver Maple
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
In German
Silver Maple
Eastern Red Cedar
In French
érable argenté
Red Cedar Orient
In Spanish
arce plateado
Cedro Rojo del Este
In Greek
Silver Maple
Ανατολική Red Cedar
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Eastern Red Cedar
In Polish
Silver Maple
Eastern Red Cedar
In Latin
Acer
Eastern Red Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Cupressoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Silver Maple and Eastern Red Cedar
Season and care of Silver Maple and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Maple and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information
Silver Maple and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
- Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Silver Maple and Eastern Red Cedar
Care of Silver Maple and Eastern Red Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.