Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
5-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Pollen
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
सीताफल
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Zuckerapfel
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Sugar Apple
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Pinha
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Sapindales
Family
Annonaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Big leaf Maple season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Sugar Apple and Big leaf Maple
Care of Sugar Apple and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.