Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Canada
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
Not available
not available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy, Woodlands
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green, Light Pink
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Purple
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Burgundy
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
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, Neutral
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
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Cadmium fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses, Yellow Leaves
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Curing mumps and measles, Homeopathy
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in making blue ink
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PHYTOLACCA americana
ACER saccharum
Common Name
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Pokeberry
Sugar Maple
In Hindi
POKEBERRY
चीनी मेपल
In German
Kermesbeere
Zuckerahorn
In French
POKEBERRY
sucre d'érable
In Spanish
Pokeberry
arce de azúcar
In Greek
POKEBERRY
Maple ζάχαρη
In Portuguese
POKEBERRY
Bordo de Açucar
In Polish
alkiermes
Cukier klonowy
In Latin
pokeberry
Sugar Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Phytolaccaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pokeberry and Sugar Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Pokeberry and Sugar Maple? We provide you with everything About Pokeberry and Sugar Maple. Pokeberry doesn't have thorns and Sugar Maple doesn't have thorns. Also Pokeberry does not have fragrant flowers. Pokeberry has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly and Vomiting and Sugar Maple has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pokeberry and Sugar Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pokeberry and Sugar Maple
Season and care of Pokeberry and Sugar Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Pokeberry and Sugar Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pokeberry season is Summer and Fall and Sugar Maple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pokeberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pokeberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral.
Pokeberry and Sugar Maple Physical Information
Pokeberry and Sugar Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Pokeberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Pokeberry and Sugar Maple are as follows:
Pokeberry flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
Pokeberry leaf color: Green
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pokeberry and Sugar Maple
Care of Pokeberry and Sugar Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pokeberry pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pokeberry 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.