Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
-
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
Chinese lantern,Japanese-lantern, winter cherry
Acer saccharum
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Damp Places, hedge rows, Mountain Slopes
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange Red
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Diuretic
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ABUTILON 'Amsterdam'
ACER saccharum
Common Name
Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
Sugar Maple
In Hindi
Chinese lantern
चीनी मेपल
In German
Lampionblume
Zuckerahorn
In French
Coqueret alkékenge
sucre d'érable
In Spanish
Chinese lantern
arce de azúcar
In Greek
Chinese lantern
Maple ζάχαρη
In Portuguese
Chinese lantern
Bordo de Açucar
In Polish
Miechunka rozdęta
Cukier klonowy
In Latin
Chinese lantern
Sugar Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Malvaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Chinese Lantern and Sugar Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Chinese Lantern and Sugar Maple? We provide you with everything About Chinese Lantern and Sugar Maple. Chinese Lantern doesn't have thorns and Sugar Maple doesn't have thorns. Also Chinese Lantern does not have fragrant flowers. Chinese Lantern has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach and Vomiting and Sugar Maple has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach and Vomiting. 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 Chinese Lantern and Sugar Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chinese Lantern and Sugar Maple
Season and care of Chinese Lantern and Sugar Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Lantern and Sugar Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Lantern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Lantern is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Lantern is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral.
Chinese Lantern and Sugar Maple Physical Information
Chinese Lantern and Sugar Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Lantern height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Lantern and Sugar Maple are as follows:
Chinese Lantern flower color: Orange Red
Chinese Lantern leaf color: Green
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Chinese Lantern and Sugar Maple
Care of Chinese Lantern and Sugar Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Lantern 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 Chinese Lantern 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.