Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
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Types
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Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Chartreuse
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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
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Dark Green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Oval
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
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
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, 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, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
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Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
Common Name
Silver Maple
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
In Hindi
Silver Maple
firethorn
In German
Silver Maple
firethorn
In French
érable argenté
firethorn
In Spanish
arce plateado
firethorn
In Greek
Silver Maple
firethorn
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
firethorn
In Polish
Silver Maple
firethorn
In Latin
Acer
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Silver Maple and Firethorn
Season and care of Silver Maple and Firethorn is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Firethorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Firethorn season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Maple and Firethorn Physical Information
Silver Maple and Firethorn physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Firethorn are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
- Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Silver Maple and Firethorn
Care of Silver Maple and Firethorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Firethorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firethorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.