Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Japan
Habitat
moist forests, Slopes
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
7-9
Sunset Zone
-
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
-
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs less 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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacterial leaf scorch, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cold, Cough, Emetic, gonorrhoea, Kidney problems, Pectoral, Swelling, Vomiting
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as preservative
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ACER pensylvanicum
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Moosewood, striped maple, moose maple
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
धारीदार मेपल
sasanqua
In German
gestreifte Ahorn
sasanqua
In French
érable rayé
sasanqua
In Spanish
arce rayado
sasanqua
In Greek
ριγέ σφενδάμου
sasanqua
In Portuguese
plátano listrada
Sasankya
In Polish
paski klonu
Sasankya
In Latin
alba acernis
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Moosewood Tree and Sasanqua
Season and care of Moosewood Tree and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Moosewood Tree and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moosewood Tree season is and Sasanqua season is . The type of soil for Moosewood Tree is Loam and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Moosewood Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Moosewood Tree and Sasanqua Physical Information
Moosewood Tree and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Moosewood Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Moosewood Tree and Sasanqua are as follows:
Moosewood Tree flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Moosewood Tree leaf color: Light Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Moosewood Tree and Sasanqua
Care of Moosewood Tree and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moosewood Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Moosewood Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.