Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
-
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-10
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
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
Common Name
Silver Maple
Sakaki
In Hindi
Silver Maple
Sakaki
In German
Silver Maple
Sperrstrauch
In French
érable argenté
Sakaki
In Spanish
arce plateado
Sakaki
In Greek
Silver Maple
Sakaki
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Sakaki
In Polish
Silver Maple
Sakaki
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Silver Maple and Sakaki
Season and care of Silver Maple and Sakaki is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Sakaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sakaki season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sakaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Maple and Sakaki Physical Information
Silver Maple and Sakaki physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Sakaki are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
- Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Care of Silver Maple and Sakaki
Care of Silver Maple and Sakaki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches. In summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sakaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.