Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central 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
Habitat
Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark 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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
bees
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction, Pollen
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Insect Bites, Treating fever
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SAURURUS cernuus
ACER saccharum
Common Name
Lizard's Tail
Sugar Maple
In Hindi
Saururus cernuus
चीनी मेपल
In German
Saururus cernuus
Zuckerahorn
In French
Saururus cernuus
sucre d'érable
In Spanish
cernuus Saururus
arce de azúcar
In Greek
Saururus cernuus
Maple ζάχαρη
In Portuguese
Saururus cernuus
Bordo de Açucar
In Polish
Saururus cernuus
Cukier klonowy
In Latin
Saururi cernuus
Sugar Maple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Piperales
Sapindales
Family
Saururaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Saururus cernuus and Sugar Maple
Season and care of Saururus cernuus and Sugar Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Saururus cernuus and Sugar Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saururus cernuus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Saururus cernuus is Loam and for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saururus cernuus is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral.
Saururus cernuus and Sugar Maple Physical Information
Saururus cernuus and Sugar Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Saururus cernuus and Sugar Maple are as follows:
Saururus cernuus flower color: White
Saururus cernuus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Saururus cernuus and Sugar Maple
Care of Saururus cernuus and Sugar Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saururus cernuus pruning is done 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 Saururus cernuus 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.