Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
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Types
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Argentine canola
annua – annual rape and summer rape
swede rape
pabularia – Hanover-salad
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Yellow, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Black, Green, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water frequently while growing, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
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, Sand
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Blackleg, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Grasshoppers, Lygus bugs, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails, Verticillium Wilt, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Humidity, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Flea beetles, Moths, Snails
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma, Mild Allergen, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Diuretic, Emollient
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Leaves, 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
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
BRASSICA napus var. napobrassica
Common Name
Silver Maple
Rutabaga, Swede , Swedish Turnip
In Hindi
Silver Maple
शलजम
In German
Silver Maple
Steckrübe
In French
érable argenté
rutabaga
In Spanish
arce plateado
nabo sueco
In Greek
Silver Maple
μέγα γογγύλιον
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Rotavaga
In Polish
Silver Maple
Rotavaga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Brassicales
Family
Aceraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Silver Maple and Rutabaga
Season and care of Silver Maple and Rutabaga is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Rutabaga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Rutabaga season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rutabaga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rutabaga is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Maple and Rutabaga Physical Information
Silver Maple and Rutabaga physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Rutabaga height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Rutabaga are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Rutabaga flower color: Yellow and Light Yellow
- Rutabaga leaf color: Black, Green and Green, Dark Green
Care of Silver Maple and Rutabaga
Care of Silver Maple and Rutabaga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Rutabaga 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 Rutabaga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.