Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Caribbean, South America
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-13
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Does not require 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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Pollen
Oral Allergy
Beauty Benefits
-
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Black Maple
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
सीताफल
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Zuckerapfel
In French
Noir Érable
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
Pinha
In Polish
Czarny klon
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Magnoliales
Family
Aceraceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Maloideae
Season and Care of Black Maple and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Black Maple and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Maple and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Black Maple and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Black Maple and Sugar Apple
Care of Black Maple and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.