Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tree
Tree
Origin
Not Available
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
old gardens
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
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
Orange Red, Yellow
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 15-5-15
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antihelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, constipation, hemiplagia, Inflammation
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Delonix regia
ACER saccharum
Common Name
Gulmohar, Royal Poinciana
Sugar Maple
In Hindi
गुलमोहर
चीनी मेपल
In German
Flammenbaum
Zuckerahorn
In French
Delonix regia
sucre d'érable
In Spanish
malinche
arce de azúcar
In Greek
Delonix regia
Maple ζάχαρη
In Portuguese
flamboiã
Bordo de Açucar
In Polish
wianowłostka królewska
Cukier klonowy
In Latin
CHORIZIA
Sugar Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Royal Poinciana and Sugar Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Royal Poinciana and Sugar Maple? We provide you with everything About Royal Poinciana and Sugar Maple. Royal Poinciana doesn't have thorns and Sugar Maple doesn't have thorns. Also Royal Poinciana does not have fragrant flowers. Royal Poinciana has allergic reactions like Not Available and Sugar Maple has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Royal Poinciana and Sugar Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Royal Poinciana and Sugar Maple
Season and care of Royal Poinciana and Sugar Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Royal Poinciana and Sugar Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Royal Poinciana season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Sugar Maple season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Royal Poinciana is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Royal Poinciana is Acidic, Alkaline and for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral.
Royal Poinciana and Sugar Maple Physical Information
Royal Poinciana and Sugar Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Royal Poinciana height is 1,100.00 cm and width 1,300.00 cm whereas Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Royal Poinciana and Sugar Maple are as follows:
Royal Poinciana flower color: Orange Red and Yellow
Royal Poinciana leaf color: Green
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Royal Poinciana and Sugar Maple
Care of Royal Poinciana and Sugar Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Royal Poinciana pruning is done Requires little pruning and Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Royal Poinciana 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.