Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Acer saccharum
Habitat
gardens, Woodlands
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 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
White
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
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
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full 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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Vitamin C
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
ACER saccharum
Common Name
Limequat
Sugar Maple
In Hindi
Limequat
चीनी मेपल
In German
Limequat
Zuckerahorn
In French
Limequat
sucre d'érable
In Spanish
Limequat
arce de azúcar
In Greek
Limequat
Maple ζάχαρη
In Portuguese
Limequat
Bordo de Açucar
In Polish
Limequat
Cukier klonowy
In Latin
Limequat
Sugar Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Rutaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Limequat and Sugar Maple
Season and care of Limequat and Sugar Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Limequat and Sugar Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Limequat is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral.
Limequat and Sugar Maple Physical Information
Limequat and Sugar Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Limequat and Sugar Maple are as follows:
Limequat flower color: White
Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Limequat and Sugar Maple
Care of Limequat and Sugar Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches and Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Sugar Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.