Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Bigleaf Maple, Black Maple, Silver Maple
Saccharum officinarum
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
agricultural areas, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Chartreuse
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Water Deeply
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove Ferns
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Equal amount of N,P,K, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Decline, Girdling Roots, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt, Wetwood
Beetles, Fusarium root rot, Head smut
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Diabetes, Sleepiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Aging, Antidepressant, Aphrodisiac, Appetite enhancer, Diuretic, Fatigue, Muscle Pain, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant, Wood
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Animal Feed, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER platanoides
SACCHARUM officinarum
Common Name
Norway Maple
Sugarcane
In Hindi
नॉर्वे मेपल
गन्ना
In German
Spitzahorn
Saccharum
In French
Norvège Maple
Canne à sucre
In Spanish
Noruega arce
Saccharum
In Greek
Νεροπλάτανος
Saccharum
In Portuguese
Noruega bordo
Cana-de-açúcar
In Polish
klon zwyczajny
Saccharum
In Latin
Acer platanoides
Saccharum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Norway Maple and Sugarcane
Season and care of Norway Maple and Sugarcane is important to know. While considering everything about Norway Maple and Sugarcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Norway Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sugarcane season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Norway Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugarcane is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Norway Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugarcane is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Norway Maple and Sugarcane Physical Information
Norway Maple and Sugarcane physical information is very important for comparison. Norway Maple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Sugarcane height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Norway Maple and Sugarcane are as follows:
Norway Maple flower color: Lemon yellow, Yellow green and Chartreuse
Norway Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sugarcane flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
- Sugarcane leaf color: Green
Care of Norway Maple and Sugarcane
Care of Norway Maple and Sugarcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Norway Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Sugarcane pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove Ferns. In summer Norway Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugarcane needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.