Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Europe, Northern America
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
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Acer saccharum
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, 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, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Syringa
ACER saccharum
Common Name
Lilac
Sugar Maple
In German
Flieder
Zuckerahorn
In French
lilas
sucre d'érable
In Spanish
lila
arce de azúcar
In Greek
πασχαλιά
Maple ζάχαρη
In Portuguese
lilás
Bordo de Açucar
In Polish
liliowy
Cukier klonowy
In Latin
lilac
Sugar Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Oleaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lilacs and Sugar Maple
Season and care of Lilacs and Sugar Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Sugar Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Sugar Maple season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral.
Lilacs and Sugar Maple Physical Information
Lilacs and Sugar Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Sugar Maple are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lilacs and Sugar Maple
Care of Lilacs and Sugar Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lilacs 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.