Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Chartreuse
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Silver Maple
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
Silver Maple
मौसम्बी
In German
Silver Maple
süße Limone
In French
érable argenté
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
arce plateado
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
Silver Maple
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
doce de limão
In Polish
Silver Maple
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Acer
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Aceraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Citroideae
Season and Care of Silver Maple and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Silver Maple and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Lime season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Silver Maple and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Silver Maple and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Maple and Sweet Lime
Care of Silver Maple and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.