Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
North America, Central America, South America
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Chartreuse
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
ZEA mays 'Indian Summer'
Common Name
Silver Maple
Ornamental Corn
In Hindi
Silver Maple
Hydrangea
In German
Silver Maple
Hortensie
In French
érable argenté
Hortensia
In Spanish
arce plateado
Hortensia
In Greek
Silver Maple
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Hortênsia
In Polish
Silver Maple
Hortensja
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Properties of Silver Maple and Ornamental Corn
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Maple and Ornamental Corn? We provide you with everything About Silver Maple and Ornamental Corn. Silver Maple doesn't have thorns and Ornamental Corn doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Maple has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Ornamental Corn 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 Ornamental Corn and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Maple and Ornamental Corn
Season and care of Silver Maple and Ornamental Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Ornamental Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ornamental Corn season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ornamental Corn is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ornamental Corn is Neutral.
Silver Maple and Ornamental Corn Physical Information
Silver Maple and Ornamental Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Ornamental Corn height is 18.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Ornamental Corn are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Ornamental Corn flower color: White and Yellow green
- Ornamental Corn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Silver Maple and Ornamental Corn
Care of Silver Maple and Ornamental Corn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Ornamental Corn 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 Ornamental Corn needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.