Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
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Types
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European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
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, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
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Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
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
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
Common Name
Silver Maple
Plum
In Hindi
Silver Maple
बेर
In German
Silver Maple
Pflaume
In French
érable argenté
prune
In Spanish
arce plateado
ciruela
In Greek
Silver Maple
Δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
ameixa
In Polish
Silver Maple
Śliwka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Silver Maple and Plum
Season and care of Silver Maple and Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Plum is Clay, Sandy while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Plum is Acidic.
Silver Maple and Plum Physical Information
Silver Maple and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Plum are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Plum flower color: Pink and White
- Plum leaf color: Pink
Care of Silver Maple and Plum
Care of Silver Maple and Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Plum 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.