Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Southern Europe
Types
-
Melissa officinalis
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Chartreuse
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Deer resistant, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Medium
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
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, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
MELISSA officinalis
Common Name
Silver Maple
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
In Hindi
Silver Maple
नींबू बाम
In German
Silver Maple
Lemonbalm
In French
érable argenté
mélisse
In Spanish
arce plateado
Lemonbalm
In Greek
Silver Maple
Lemonbalm
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Lemonbalm
In Polish
Silver Maple
Lemonbalm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Aceraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Silver Maple and Lemonbalm
Season and care of Silver Maple and Lemonbalm is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Lemonbalm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemonbalm is Neutral.
Silver Maple and Lemonbalm Physical Information
Silver Maple and Lemonbalm physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Lemonbalm are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
- Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Silver Maple and Lemonbalm
Care of Silver Maple and Lemonbalm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.