Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Madagascar
Types
-
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Chartreuse
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Tan
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
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, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips
Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Dry root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
Common Name
Silver Maple
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
In Hindi
Silver Maple
Madagascar palm
In German
Silver Maple
Madagaskarpalme
In French
érable argenté
Pachypodium de Madagascar
In Spanish
arce plateado
Palma de Madagascar
In Greek
Silver Maple
Pachypodium
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
In Polish
Silver Maple
Pachypodium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Sapindales
Gentianales
Family
Aceraceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Acereae
Malouetieae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Apocynoideae
Season and Care of Silver Maple and Madagascar palm
Season and care of Silver Maple and Madagascar palm is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Madagascar palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Madagascar palm is Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Maple and Madagascar palm Physical Information
Silver Maple and Madagascar palm physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Madagascar palm are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Madagascar palm flower color: White
- Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Silver Maple and Madagascar palm
Care of Silver Maple and Madagascar palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Madagascar palm pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.