Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Southeastern United States
Types
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Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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 Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Needle like
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
-
Tolerances
-
Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Small mammals, Squirrels
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
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Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
Pinus elliottii
Common Name
Silver Maple
slash pine
In Hindi
Silver Maple
स्लेश पाइन
In German
Silver Maple
Schrägstrich Kiefer
In French
érable argenté
slash pine
In Spanish
arce plateado
pino slash
In Greek
Silver Maple
κάθετο πεύκης
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
pinho barra
In Polish
Silver Maple
sosny ukośnik
In Latin
Acer
VULNUS pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Silver Maple and Slash Pine
Season and care of Silver Maple and Slash Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Slash Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Maple and Slash Pine Physical Information
Silver Maple and Slash Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Slash Pine are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
- Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Maple and Slash Pine
Care of Silver Maple and Slash Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.