Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Central America, South America, Africa, Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
-
Ixora albersii
Ixora beckleri
Ixora ooumuensis
Ixora jucunda
Ixora nigerica
Ixora st.-johnii
Ixora umbellata
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Red, Purple, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips
Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
-
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
IXORA
Common Name
Silver Maple
Ixora
In Hindi
Silver Maple
Ixora
In German
Silver Maple
Ixora
In French
érable argenté
Ixora
In Spanish
arce plateado
Ixora
In Greek
Silver Maple
Ixora
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Ixora
In Polish
Silver Maple
Ixora
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Gentianales
Family
Aceraceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Ixoroideae
Season and Care of Silver Maple and Ixora
Season and care of Silver Maple and Ixora is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Ixora Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ixora season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ixora is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ixora is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Maple and Ixora Physical Information
Silver Maple and Ixora physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Ixora height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Ixora are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Ixora flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Ivory
- Ixora leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Silver Maple and Ixora
Care of Silver Maple and Ixora include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Ixora pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ixora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.