Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Chartreuse
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Cuneate
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
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
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Silver Maple
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
Silver Maple
Tilaka
In German
Silver Maple
Tilapia
In French
érable argenté
Tilapia
In Spanish
arce plateado
tilapia
In Greek
Silver Maple
tilaka
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
tilaka
In Polish
Silver Maple
tilakiem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ebenales
Family
Aceraceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Properties of Silver Maple and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Maple and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Silver Maple and Tilaka. Silver Maple doesn't have thorns and Tilaka doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Maple has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Tilaka 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 Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Maple and Tilaka
Season and care of Silver Maple and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tilaka season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Maple and Tilaka Physical Information
Silver Maple and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Tilaka are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Silver Maple and Tilaka
Care of Silver Maple and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.