Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
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Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Yellow
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
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
SALIX alba
Common Name
Silver Maple
White Willow
In Hindi
Silver Maple
White Willow
In German
Silver Maple
Oiite Oilloo
In French
érable argenté
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
arce plateado
Le saule blanco
In Greek
Silver Maple
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
Silver Maple
wierzba biała
In Latin
Acer
Populus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malpighiales
Family
Aceraceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Silver Maple and White Willow
Season and care of Silver Maple and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Maple and White Willow Physical Information
Silver Maple and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and White Willow are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
White Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Maple and White Willow
Care of Silver Maple and White Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and White Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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 Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.