Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, 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
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Acer saccharum
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
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
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
ACER saccharum
Common Name
False Indigo
Sugar Maple
In Hindi
इंडिगो
चीनी मेपल
In German
falsches Indigo
Zuckerahorn
In French
faux Indigo
sucre d'érable
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
arce de azúcar
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Maple ζάχαρη
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Bordo de Açucar
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Cukier klonowy
In Latin
falsum indicum
Sugar Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Fabaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of False Indigo and Sugar Maple
Season and care of False Indigo and Sugar Maple is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Sugar Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Sugar Maple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral.
False Indigo and Sugar Maple Physical Information
False Indigo and Sugar Maple physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Sugar Maple are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of False Indigo and Sugar Maple
Care of False Indigo and Sugar Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo 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 False Indigo 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.