Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
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
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
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
Late Fall, Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
ACER saccharum
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Sugar Maple
In Hindi
Perilla plant
चीनी मेपल
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Zuckerahorn
In French
plante Perilla
sucre d'érable
In Spanish
planta de perilla
arce de azúcar
In Greek
φυτό perilla
Maple ζάχαρη
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Bordo de Açucar
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Cukier klonowy
In Latin
Perilla herba
Sugar Maple
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Perilla and Sugar Maple
Season and care of Perilla and Sugar Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Sugar Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral.
Perilla and Sugar Maple Physical Information
Perilla and Sugar Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Sugar Maple are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Perilla and Sugar Maple
Care of Perilla and Sugar Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Perilla 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.