Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
-
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Chartreuse
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
-
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
-
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
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Attracts
Birds
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
Allergy
Mild Allergen
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Moisturizing
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
CARYA ovata
Common Name
Silver Maple
Shagbark Hickory
In Hindi
Silver Maple
Shagbark Hickory
In German
Silver Maple
Shagbark Hickory
In French
érable argenté
Caryer ovale
In Spanish
arce plateado
Shagbark Hickory
In Greek
Silver Maple
Shagbark Hickory
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Shagbark Hickory
In Polish
Silver Maple
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Juglandales
Family
Aceraceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Silver Maple and Shagbark Hickory
Season and care of Silver Maple and Shagbark Hickory is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Shagbark Hickory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Shagbark Hickory season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Maple and Shagbark Hickory Physical Information
Silver Maple and Shagbark Hickory physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Shagbark Hickory are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Shagbark Hickory flower color:
- Shagbark Hickory leaf color:
Care of Silver Maple and Shagbark Hickory
Care of Silver Maple and Shagbark Hickory include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Shagbark Hickory 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 Shagbark Hickory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.