Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent, Tree
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Chartreuse
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Slow
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
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water frequently
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Brown Spots, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
YUCCA brevifolia
Common Name
Silver Maple
yucca palm
tree yucca
palm tree yucca
In Hindi
Silver Maple
Joshua Tree
In German
Silver Maple
Joshua Tree
In French
érable argenté
Joshua Tree
In Spanish
arce plateado
Árbol de Joshua
In Greek
Silver Maple
Joshua Tree
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Joshua Tree
In Polish
Silver Maple
Joshua Tree
In Latin
Acer
Joshua ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Aceraceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Acereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Silver Maple and Joshua Tree
Season and care of Silver Maple and Joshua Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Joshua Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Joshua Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Joshua Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Joshua Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Maple and Joshua Tree Physical Information
Silver Maple and Joshua Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Joshua Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Joshua Tree are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Joshua Tree flower color: White and Ivory
- Joshua Tree leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Silver Maple and Joshua Tree
Care of Silver Maple and Joshua Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Joshua Tree 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 Joshua Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.