Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Purple, Burgundy, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
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
Yellow, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
ASIMINA triloba
Common Name
Silver Maple
Pawpaw
In Hindi
Silver Maple
गंदा संयंत्र
In German
Silver Maple
Papaya Pflanze
In French
érable argenté
usine de papaye
In Spanish
arce plateado
planta de la papaya
In Greek
Silver Maple
φυτό pawpaw
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
planta mamão
In Polish
Silver Maple
pawpaw roślin
In Latin
Acer
quince herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Magnoliales
Family
Aceraceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Silver Maple and Pawpaw
Season and care of Silver Maple and Pawpaw is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Pawpaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pawpaw season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pawpaw is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pawpaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Maple and Pawpaw Physical Information
Silver Maple and Pawpaw physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Pawpaw height is 1,371.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Pawpaw are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Pawpaw flower color: Purple, Burgundy and Brown
- Pawpaw leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Silver Maple and Pawpaw
Care of Silver Maple and Pawpaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Pawpaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pawpaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.