Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Southeastern Asia, Japan
Types
-
Clementines, dancy, fallglo, lee
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Chartreuse
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established, Water more in summer
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
20-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Beetles, Earwigs, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Birds, Butterflies, Insects, Leaf Hoppers, Rabbits
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Glowing Skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Aging, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Skin Disorders
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
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
CITRUS reticulata 'Armstrong'
Common Name
Silver Maple
Armstrong Tangerine, Tangerine
In Hindi
Silver Maple
संतरा
In German
Silver Maple
Mandarine
In French
érable argenté
mandarine
In Spanish
arce plateado
mandarina
In Greek
Silver Maple
μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
tangerina
In Polish
Silver Maple
mandarynka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Aceraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Silver Maple and Tangerine
Season and care of Silver Maple and Tangerine is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Tangerine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tangerine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tangerine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tangerine is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Maple and Tangerine Physical Information
Silver Maple and Tangerine physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Tangerine height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Tangerine are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Tangerine flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Tangerine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Silver Maple and Tangerine
Care of Silver Maple and Tangerine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Tangerine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tangerine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.