Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
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
Populus tremuloides
Acer saccharum
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Blue Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
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
Bark, Pulp
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
POPULUS tremuloides
ACER saccharum
Common Name
Quaking Aspen
Sugar Maple
In Hindi
Quaking Aspen
चीनी मेपल
In German
Zitterpappel
Zuckerahorn
In French
tremble
sucre d'érable
In Spanish
Temblor Aspen
arce de azúcar
In Greek
τρεμώδεις Aspen
Maple ζάχαρη
In Portuguese
Quaking Aspen
Bordo de Açucar
In Polish
Quaking Aspen
Cukier klonowy
In Latin
Tremens Quisque
Sugar Maple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Salicaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Quaking Aspen and Sugar Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Quaking Aspen and Sugar Maple? We provide you with everything About Quaking Aspen and Sugar Maple. Quaking Aspen doesn't have thorns and Sugar Maple doesn't have thorns. Also Quaking Aspen does not have fragrant flowers. Quaking Aspen has allergic reactions like and Sugar Maple has allergic reactions like . 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 Quaking Aspen and Sugar Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Quaking Aspen and Sugar Maple
Season and care of Quaking Aspen and Sugar Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Quaking Aspen and Sugar Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quaking Aspen season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral.
Quaking Aspen and Sugar Maple Physical Information
Quaking Aspen and Sugar Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Quaking Aspen and Sugar Maple are as follows:
Quaking Aspen flower color:
Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Quaking Aspen and Sugar Maple
Care of Quaking Aspen and Sugar Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Quaking Aspen 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.