Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Mexico
Types
-
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
6, 7, 8, 9, 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
-
Fruit Color
Tan
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Ovate
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
CHOISYA ternata
Common Name
Silver Maple
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
In Hindi
Silver Maple
Philadelphus
In German
Silver Maple
Pfeifensträucher
In French
érable argenté
Philadelphus
In Spanish
arce plateado
Philadelphus
In Greek
Silver Maple
Philadelphus
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Philadelphus
In Polish
Silver Maple
Jaśminowiec
In Latin
Acer
Philadelphus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cornales
Family
Aceraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Acereae
Philadelpheae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Hydrangeoideae
Season and Care of Silver Maple and Mock Orange
Season and care of Silver Maple and Mock Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Mock Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Maple and Mock Orange Physical Information
Silver Maple and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Mock Orange are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Mock Orange flower color: White
- Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Silver Maple and Mock Orange
Care of Silver Maple and Mock Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.