Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
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Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
-
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Fruits, Whole plant
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 Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Silver Maple
Red Currant
In Hindi
Silver Maple
Red Currant
In German
Silver Maple
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
érable argenté
Groseille
In Spanish
arce plateado
Grosella
In Greek
Silver Maple
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Groselha
In Polish
Silver Maple
Porzeczkowy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Silver Maple and Red Currant
Season and care of Silver Maple and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Maple and Red Currant Physical Information
Silver Maple and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Red Currant are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Maple and Red Currant
Care of Silver Maple and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.