Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Caribbean
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Cultivated Beds, Open Plains, Open scrub
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-13
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
fiddle-shaped
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Medium
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Citrus leaf miner, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
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
Flowers
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
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
JATROPHA integerrima
Common Name
Silver Maple
Peregrina, Spicy Jatropha
In Hindi
Silver Maple
Peregrina
In German
Silver Maple
Peregrina
In French
érable argenté
Peregrina
In Spanish
arce plateado
Peregrina
In Greek
Silver Maple
Peregrina
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Peregrina
In Polish
Silver Maple
Peregrina
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Euphorbiales
Family
Aceraceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Silver Maple and Peregrina
Season and care of Silver Maple and Peregrina is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Peregrina Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peregrina season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peregrina is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peregrina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Maple and Peregrina Physical Information
Silver Maple and Peregrina physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Peregrina height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Peregrina are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Peregrina flower color: Red
- Peregrina leaf color: Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Silver Maple and Peregrina
Care of Silver Maple and Peregrina include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Peregrina pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peregrina needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.