Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
-
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Red, Crimson
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs less watering
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Root
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Constructing Boats, Making piano frames, Used as fuel, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Common Name
Silver Maple
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
In Hindi
Silver Maple
सरल
In German
Silver Maple
Fichten
In French
érable argenté
Picea
In Spanish
arce plateado
Picea
In Greek
Silver Maple
Spruce
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Picea
In Polish
Silver Maple
Świerk
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Silver Maple and Sitka Spruce
Season and care of Silver Maple and Sitka Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Sitka Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sitka Spruce season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Maple and Sitka Spruce Physical Information
Silver Maple and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Sitka Spruce are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
- Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Silver Maple and Sitka Spruce
Care of Silver Maple and Sitka Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sitka Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.