Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Bigleaf Maple, Black Maple, Silver Maple
-
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
Banks, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Chartreuse
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Decline, Girdling Roots, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt, Wetwood
Aphids, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant, Wood
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ACER platanoides
SARCOCOCCA confusa
Common Name
Norway Maple
Sweet Box
In Hindi
नॉर्वे मेपल
Sarcococca confusa
In German
Spitzahorn
Sarcococca verwirrt
In French
Norvège Maple
Sarcococca confus
In Spanish
Noruega arce
Sarcococca confundido
In Greek
Νεροπλάτανος
Sarcococca συγχέεται
In Portuguese
Noruega bordo
Sarcococca confuso
In Polish
klon zwyczajny
sarcococca mylić
In Latin
Acer platanoides
confusa Sarcococca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Norway Maple and Sarcococca confusa
Season and care of Norway Maple and Sarcococca confusa is important to know. While considering everything about Norway Maple and Sarcococca confusa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Norway Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sarcococca confusa season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Norway Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sarcococca confusa is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Norway Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sarcococca confusa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Norway Maple and Sarcococca confusa Physical Information
Norway Maple and Sarcococca confusa physical information is very important for comparison. Norway Maple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Norway Maple and Sarcococca confusa are as follows:
Norway Maple flower color: Lemon yellow, Yellow green and Chartreuse
Norway Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sarcococca confusa flower color: White and Ivory
- Sarcococca confusa leaf color: Dark Green and Yellow green
Care of Norway Maple and Sarcococca confusa
Care of Norway Maple and Sarcococca confusa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Norway Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Sarcococca confusa pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Norway Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sarcococca confusa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.