Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
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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
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Acer saccharum
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Bronze
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, 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, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Moth
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
ACER saccharum
Common Name
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
Sugar Maple
In Hindi
firethorn
चीनी मेपल
In German
firethorn
Zuckerahorn
In French
firethorn
sucre d'érable
In Spanish
firethorn
arce de azúcar
In Greek
firethorn
Maple ζάχαρη
In Portuguese
firethorn
Bordo de Açucar
In Polish
firethorn
Cukier klonowy
In Latin
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
Sugar Maple
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Firethorn and Sugar Maple
Season and care of Firethorn and Sugar Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Firethorn and Sugar Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firethorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral.
Firethorn and Sugar Maple Physical Information
Firethorn and Sugar Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Firethorn and Sugar Maple are as follows:
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Firethorn and Sugar Maple
Care of Firethorn and Sugar Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Firethorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Firethorn 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.