Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South 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
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
3-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Not Available
Allergy
Oral Allergy
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
सीताफल
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Zuckerapfel
Red Maple Tree
In French
Sugar Apple
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Pinha
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Sapindales
Family
Annonaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Red Maple Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Red Maple Tree
Care of Sugar Apple and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.