Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
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Types
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it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Cordate
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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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 in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Erosion control
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Silver Maple
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Silver Maple
Zonal Geranium
In German
Silver Maple
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
érable argenté
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
arce plateado
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Silver Maple
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Silver Maple
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Acer
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Geraniales
Family
Aceraceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Silver Maple and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Silver Maple and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Maple and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Silver Maple and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Silver Maple and Zonal Geranium
Care of Silver Maple and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.