Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Not Available
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Silver Sage
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Silver Sage
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
silver Sage
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Silver Sage
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
silver Sage
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Silver Sage and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Sage and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Silver Sage and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Silver Sage and Big leaf Maple
Care of Silver Sage and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.