Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Indigo, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Foliage diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
SASSAFRAS albidum
Common Name
Silver Maple
Sassafras
In Hindi
Silver Maple
Sassafras
In German
Silver Maple
Sassafras
In French
érable argenté
Sassafras
In Spanish
arce plateado
Sasafrás
In Greek
Silver Maple
σασάφρα
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
sassafrás
In Polish
Silver Maple
Sassafras
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Laurales
Family
Aceraceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Acereae
Cinnamomeae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Lauroideae
Season and Care of Silver Maple and Sassafras
Season and care of Silver Maple and Sassafras is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Sassafras Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sassafras season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Maple and Sassafras Physical Information
Silver Maple and Sassafras physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Sassafras are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Sassafras leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Maple and Sassafras
Care of Silver Maple and Sassafras include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Sassafras 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 Sassafras needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.