Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Western Europe
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
agricultural areas, gardens, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
1-6
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Chartreuse
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
organic fertlizers, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Beetles, Flying insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Digestive Problems, sneezing, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
For treating wrinkles, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Anemia, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Increase fiber amount, Kidney Stones, Minerals, Weight loss
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
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
BRASSICA oleracea 'Dyna'( Gongylodes Group)
Common Name
Silver Maple
Kohlrabi
In Hindi
Silver Maple
नवलकोल
In German
Silver Maple
Kohlrabi
In French
érable argenté
Chou-rave
In Spanish
arce plateado
Brassica oleracea gongyloides
In Greek
Silver Maple
Kohlrabi
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Kohlrabi
In Polish
Silver Maple
Kalarepa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Capparales
Family
Aceraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Silver Maple and Kohlrabi
Season and care of Silver Maple and Kohlrabi is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Kohlrabi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kohlrabi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kohlrabi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kohlrabi is Neutral.
Silver Maple and Kohlrabi Physical Information
Silver Maple and Kohlrabi physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Kohlrabi height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Kohlrabi are as follows:
Care of Silver Maple and Kohlrabi
Care of Silver Maple and Kohlrabi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Kohlrabi pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kohlrabi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.