Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
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Types
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Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Tan
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Purple, Olive, Gray Green
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
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Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
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Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Flowers, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
Common Name
Silver Maple
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
In Hindi
Silver Maple
एमु बुश
In German
Silver Maple
Emu Bush
In French
érable argenté
Emu Bush
In Spanish
arce plateado
Emu Bush
In Greek
Silver Maple
emu Μπους
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Emu de Bush
In Polish
Silver Maple
Emu Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Aceraceae
Myoporaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Silver Maple and Emu Bush
Season and care of Silver Maple and Emu Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Emu Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Emu Bush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Maple and Emu Bush Physical Information
Silver Maple and Emu Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Emu Bush are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
- Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Silver Maple and Emu Bush
Care of Silver Maple and Emu Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, 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 Emu Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.