Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
China
Types
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Viburnum rhytidophyllum
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Chartreuse
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark 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
-
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, pollinators
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Farmland, Wild gardens
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
-
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
VIBURNUM rhytidophyllum
Common Name
Silver Maple
leatherleaf plant
In Hindi
Silver Maple
Leatherleaf Viburnum
In German
Silver Maple
Runzelblättriger Schneeball
In French
érable argenté
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
In Spanish
arce plateado
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
In Greek
Silver Maple
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Kalina sztywnolistna
In Polish
Silver Maple
Kalina sztywnolistna
In Latin
Acer
leatherleaf viburnum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Dipsacales
Family
Aceraceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Properties of Silver Maple and Leatherleaf Viburnum
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Maple and Leatherleaf Viburnum? We provide you with everything About Silver Maple and Leatherleaf Viburnum. Silver Maple doesn't have thorns and Leatherleaf Viburnum doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Maple has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Leatherleaf Viburnum has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Silver Maple and Leatherleaf Viburnum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Maple and Leatherleaf Viburnum
Season and care of Silver Maple and Leatherleaf Viburnum is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Leatherleaf Viburnum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Leatherleaf Viburnum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Maple and Leatherleaf Viburnum Physical Information
Silver Maple and Leatherleaf Viburnum physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Leatherleaf Viburnum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Leatherleaf Viburnum are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Leatherleaf Viburnum flower color: White and Yellow
- Leatherleaf Viburnum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Silver Maple and Leatherleaf Viburnum
Care of Silver Maple and Leatherleaf Viburnum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Leatherleaf Viburnum 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 Leatherleaf Viburnum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.