Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
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
Bigleaf Maple, Black Maple, Silver Maple
Acer saccharum
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Chartreuse
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Decline, Girdling Roots, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt, Wetwood
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER platanoides
ACER saccharum
Common Name
Norway Maple
Sugar Maple
In Hindi
नॉर्वे मेपल
चीनी मेपल
In German
Spitzahorn
Zuckerahorn
In French
Norvège Maple
sucre d'érable
In Spanish
Noruega arce
arce de azúcar
In Greek
Νεροπλάτανος
Maple ζάχαρη
In Portuguese
Noruega bordo
Bordo de Açucar
In Polish
klon zwyczajny
Cukier klonowy
In Latin
Acer platanoides
Sugar Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Aceraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Norway Maple and Sugar Maple
Season and care of Norway Maple and Sugar Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Norway Maple and Sugar Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Norway Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Norway Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Norway Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral.
Norway Maple and Sugar Maple Physical Information
Norway Maple and Sugar Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Norway Maple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Norway Maple and Sugar Maple are as follows:
Norway Maple flower color: Lemon yellow, Yellow green and Chartreuse
Norway Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Norway Maple and Sugar Maple
Care of Norway Maple and Sugar Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Norway Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Norway Maple 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.