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
Prunus salicina 'Methley'
Acer saccharum
Habitat
Forest margins, Scrubs, sluggish streams and rivers
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 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
White
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
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
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
weekly regular
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Stomachic
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS salicina 'Methley'
ACER saccharum
Common Name
Japanese Plum, Methley Plum
Sugar Maple
In Hindi
Methley Plum
चीनी मेपल
In German
Chinesische Pflaume
Zuckerahorn
In French
Prunus salicina
sucre d'érable
In Spanish
Prunus salicina
arce de azúcar
In Greek
Methley Plum
Maple ζάχαρη
In Portuguese
Prunus salicina
Bordo de Açucar
In Polish
Methley Plum
Cukier klonowy
In Latin
Methley Plum
Sugar Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Methley Plum and Sugar Maple
Season and care of Methley Plum and Sugar Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Methley Plum and Sugar Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Methley Plum season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Methley Plum is Loam and for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Methley Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral.
Methley Plum and Sugar Maple Physical Information
Methley Plum and Sugar Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Methley Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Methley Plum and Sugar Maple are as follows:
Methley Plum flower color: White
Methley Plum leaf color: Green
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Methley Plum and Sugar Maple
Care of Methley Plum and Sugar Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Methley Plum 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 Methley Plum 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.