Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Tan, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Orange, Tan
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
AESCULUS glabra
Common Name
Silver Maple
Ohio Buckeye
In Hindi
Silver Maple
ओहियो बकेये
In German
Silver Maple
Ohio buckeye
In French
érable argenté
marronnier de l'Ohio
In Spanish
arce plateado
Ohio castaño de indias
In Greek
Silver Maple
Οχάιο Buckeye
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Ohio Buckeye
In Polish
Silver Maple
Ohio kasztan
In Latin
Acer
Ohio buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Aceraceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Silver Maple and Ohio Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Maple and Ohio Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Silver Maple and Ohio Buckeye. Silver Maple doesn't have thorns and Ohio Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Maple has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Maple and Ohio Buckeye
Season and care of Silver Maple and Ohio Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Ohio Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Maple and Ohio Buckeye Physical Information
Silver Maple and Ohio Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Ohio Buckeye are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
- Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Silver Maple and Ohio Buckeye
Care of Silver Maple and Ohio Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.