Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Australia, New Zealand
Types
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White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Light Blue
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
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
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Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
PRATIA pedunculata
Common Name
Silver Maple
White Star creeper
In Hindi
Silver Maple
व्हाइट स्टार लता
In German
Silver Maple
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
In French
érable argenté
Blanc étoiles creeper
In Spanish
arce plateado
Blanco enredadera estrella
In Greek
Silver Maple
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Branca Baby estrela
In Polish
Silver Maple
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
In Latin
Acer
Stella creeper albis,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Silver Maple and White Star Creeper
Season and care of Silver Maple and White Star Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and White Star Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Maple and White Star Creeper Physical Information
Silver Maple and White Star Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and White Star Creeper are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
- White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Maple and White Star Creeper
Care of Silver Maple and White Star Creeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and White Star Creeper pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.