Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SCILLA
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Squill
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
Squill
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Squill
Red Maple Tree
In French
Squille
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
Escila
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Cila
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
Cebulica
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
Scilla
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Squill and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Squill and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Red Maple Tree season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squill and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Squill and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Squill and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Squill and Red Maple Tree
Care of Squill and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.