Silver Maple

Elephant Bush

About Silver Maple and Elephant Bush

Silver Maple

Elephant Bush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Succulent

Origin

North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

Southern Africa

Types

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

330

0 40000

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Habitat

Woodland Garden Canopy

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-810-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

10-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,830.00 cm250.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm121.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Chartreuse

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Green, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Star Shaped

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

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, Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Less Watering

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune back the growing tips

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

Apply N-P-K

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

Pests and Diseases

Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Butterflies

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Erosion control

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic

Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds

Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ACER saccharinum

PORTULACARIA afra

Common Name

Silver Maple

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

In Hindi

Silver Maple

Elephant Bush

In German

Silver Maple

Elephant Bush

In French

érable argenté

Elephant Bush

In Spanish

arce plateado

elefante Bush

In Greek

Silver Maple

ελέφαντας Μπους

In Portuguese

plátano de prata

elefante de Bush

In Polish

Silver Maple

Elephant Bush

In Latin

Acer

bush elephant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Embryophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Caryophyllales

Family

Aceraceae

Portulacaceae

Genus

Acer

Portulacaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Acereae

Subfamily

Hippocastanoideae

Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

1281

1 27800

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Properties of Silver Maple and Elephant Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Silver Maple and Elephant Bush? We provide you with everything About Silver Maple and Elephant Bush. Silver Maple doesn't have thorns and Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Maple has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Elephant Bush has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Silver Maple and Elephant Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Silver Maple and Elephant Bush

Season and care of Silver Maple and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Silver Maple and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Silver Maple and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Silver Maple and Elephant Bush

Care of Silver Maple and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.