Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Asia
Types
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Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Chartreuse
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
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
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
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
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
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
CITRUS limon
Common Name
Silver Maple
Lemon
In Hindi
Silver Maple
नींबू
In German
Silver Maple
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
érable argenté
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
arce plateado
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
Silver Maple
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Limão
In Polish
Silver Maple
Cytrynowy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Aceraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Silver Maple and Lemon
Season and care of Silver Maple and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Maple and Lemon Physical Information
Silver Maple and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Lemon are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Maple and Lemon
Care of Silver Maple and Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, 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 Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.