Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Alaska, Canada
Europe
Types
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Bigleaf Maple, Black Maple, Silver Maple
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
3-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Rust
Decline, Girdling Roots, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt, Wetwood
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Salve
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant, Wood
Other Uses
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS commutata
ACER platanoides
Common Name
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
Norway Maple
In Hindi
Silverberry
नॉर्वे मेपल
In German
Silverberry
Spitzahorn
In French
Silverberry
Norvège Maple
In Spanish
Silverberry
Noruega arce
In Greek
Silverberry
Νεροπλάτανος
In Portuguese
Silverberry
Noruega bordo
In Polish
Silverberry
klon zwyczajny
In Latin
Silverberry
Acer platanoides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Sapindales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Elaeagnoideae
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Season and Care of Silverberry and Norway Maple
Season and care of Silverberry and Norway Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Silverberry and Norway Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Norway Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silverberry is Loam, Sand and for Norway Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Norway Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silverberry and Norway Maple Physical Information
Silverberry and Norway Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Norway Maple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Silverberry and Norway Maple are as follows:
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
Silverberry leaf color:
Norway Maple flower color: Lemon yellow, Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Norway Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Silverberry and Norway Maple
Care of Silverberry and Norway Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Norway Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silverberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Norway Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.