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
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
9-1
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,830.00 cm
  
22
1,520.00 cm
  
28
Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm
  
14
Plant Color
  
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
  
Irregular
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
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
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
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 Plants
  
  
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
  
  
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
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Insects
  
Allergy
Mild Allergen
  
Asthma, breathing problems
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
  
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
  
Good for skin and hair
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
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
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Pinopsida
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Pinales
  
Family
Aceraceae
  
Cupressaceae
  
Genus
Acer
  
Juniperus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Acereae
  
Mirini
  
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.