Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
-
Tabebuia chrysotricha, Tabebuia impetiginosa
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Open Forest, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Light Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Trumpet
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Fungal Diseases, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
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
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
CECROPIA obtusifolia
Common Name
Silver Maple
Trompetillo, Trumpet Tree
In Hindi
Silver Maple
तुरही ट्री
In German
Silver Maple
Trompete Baum
In French
érable argenté
Trompette Arbre
In Spanish
arce plateado
Árbol de trompeta
In Greek
Silver Maple
τρομπέτα Tree
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Árvore de trombeta
In Polish
Silver Maple
Trąbka Drzewo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Cecropiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Cecropia obtusifolia
Season and Care of Silver Maple and Trumpet Tree
Season and care of Silver Maple and Trumpet Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Trumpet Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Trumpet Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Trumpet Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Trumpet Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Maple and Trumpet Tree Physical Information
Silver Maple and Trumpet Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Trumpet Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Trumpet Tree are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Trumpet Tree flower color: Light Yellow and Gold
- Trumpet Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Silver Maple and Trumpet Tree
Care of Silver Maple and Trumpet Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Trumpet Tree pruning is done Prune lower leaves, 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 Trumpet Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.