Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Europe
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Cultivated Beds, Forests, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Scrubs, wastelands, waterways
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Yellow, Rose, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Compound
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Hardwood Cuttings, 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
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
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Antirheumatic, Cardiotonic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic, Vasoconstrictor
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
Basketary, Fibre, Repellent, Tannin, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, used for making high quality paper, Used for making yellow to orange dye, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
CYTISUS scoparius 'Burkwoodii'
Common Name
Silver Maple
Scotch Broom
In Hindi
Silver Maple
cytisus scoparius
In German
Silver Maple
cytisus scoparius
In French
érable argenté
cytisus scoparius
In Spanish
arce plateado
Cytisus scoparius
In Greek
Silver Maple
Cytisus Scoparius ή
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
cytisus scoparius
In Polish
Silver Maple
żarnowiec
In Latin
Acer
scoparius cytisum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Silver Maple and Scotch Broom
Season and care of Silver Maple and Scotch Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Scotch Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Scotch Broom season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Scotch Broom is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scotch Broom is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Maple and Scotch Broom Physical Information
Silver Maple and Scotch Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Scotch Broom height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Scotch Broom are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Scotch Broom flower color: Yellow, Rose and Burgundy
- Scotch Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Maple and Scotch Broom
Care of Silver Maple and Scotch Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Scotch Broom 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 Scotch Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.