Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Central United States, Canada
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
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Acer saccharum
Habitat
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
ACER saccharum
Common Name
Blue Ash
Sugar Maple
In Hindi
Blue Ash plant
चीनी मेपल
In German
Blue Ash Pflanze
Zuckerahorn
In French
usine Blue Ash
sucre d'érable
In Spanish
planta de Blue Ash
arce de azúcar
In Greek
φυτό Blue Ash
Maple ζάχαρη
In Portuguese
planta Blue Ash
Bordo de Açucar
In Polish
Blue Ash roślin
Cukier klonowy
In Latin
Blue Ash herba
Sugar Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Sapindales
Family
Oleaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Blue Ash and Sugar Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Ash and Sugar Maple? We provide you with everything About Blue Ash and Sugar Maple. Blue Ash doesn't have thorns and Sugar Maple doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Ash does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Ash has allergic reactions like and Sugar Maple has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Blue Ash and Sugar Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Ash and Sugar Maple
Season and care of Blue Ash and Sugar Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Ash and Sugar Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam and for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Ash and Sugar Maple Physical Information
Blue Ash and Sugar Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Ash and Sugar Maple are as follows:
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Ash and Sugar Maple
Care of Blue Ash and Sugar Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.