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About Silver Maple and Shenandoah Grass

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Grass

Origin

North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Mexico, South-Central United States, Southeastern United States

Types

-
Dallas Blues grass, Rotstrahlbush grass

Number of Varieties

312
0 40000
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Habitat

Woodland Garden Canopy
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-84-10
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

8-1
12 - 3

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
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
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,830.00 cm60.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm30.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Chartreuse
Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green
Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Green, Dark Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

-
Tan, Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Star Shaped
Grass like

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow
Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune back the growing tips
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

Apply N-P-K
No fertilizers needed

Pests and Diseases

Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Ladybug

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant
Showy

Flower Petal Number

-
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds
Ladybug beetles

Allergy

Mild Allergen
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Erosion control
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
-

Part of Plant Used

Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Whole plant

Other Uses

Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ACER saccharinum
Panicum virgatum

Common Name

Silver Maple
Shenandoah grass, switchgrass

In Hindi

Silver Maple
Shenandoah grass

In German

Silver Maple
Shenandoah grass

In French

érable argenté
Shenandoah grass

In Spanish

arce plateado
Shenandoah grass

In Greek

Silver Maple
Shenandoah grass

In Portuguese

plátano de prata
Shenandoah grass

In Polish

Silver Maple
Shenandoah grass

In Latin

Acer
Shenandoah grass

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Order

Sapindales
Cyperales

Family

Aceraceae
Poaceae

Genus

Acer
Muhlenbergia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Acereae
-

Subfamily

Hippocastanoideae
-

Number of Species

1281
1 27800
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Properties of Silver Maple and Shenandoah Grass

Wondering what are the properties of Silver Maple and Shenandoah Grass? We provide you with everything About Silver Maple and Shenandoah Grass. Silver Maple doesn't have thorns and Shenandoah Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Maple has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Shenandoah Grass has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Silver Maple and Shenandoah Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Silver Maple and Shenandoah Grass

Season and care of Silver Maple and Shenandoah Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Shenandoah Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Shenandoah Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Shenandoah Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shenandoah Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Silver Maple and Shenandoah Grass Physical Information

Silver Maple and Shenandoah Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Shenandoah Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Shenandoah Grass are as follows:

  • Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse

  • Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green

  • Shenandoah Grass flower color: Pink

  • Shenandoah Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Silver Maple and Shenandoah Grass

Care of Silver Maple and Shenandoah Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Shenandoah Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shenandoah Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.