Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Types
Acer saccharum
Deciduous, Evergreen
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
Hillside, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Chartreuse
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Dry
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
-
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ACER saccharum
Senegalia berlandieri
Common Name
Sugar Maple
Acacia
In Hindi
चीनी मेपल
Acacia
In German
Zuckerahorn
Acacia
In French
sucre d'érable
Acacia
In Spanish
arce de azúcar
Acacia
In Greek
Maple ζάχαρη
Acacia
In Portuguese
Bordo de Açucar
Acacia
In Polish
Cukier klonowy
Acacia
In Latin
Sugar Maple
Acacia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Sugar Maple and Acacia
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Maple and Acacia? We provide you with everything About Sugar Maple and Acacia. Sugar Maple doesn't have thorns and Acacia doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Maple has allergic reactions like Asthma and Acacia has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Sugar Maple and Acacia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Maple and Acacia
Season and care of Sugar Maple and Acacia is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Maple and Acacia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Acacia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline.
Sugar Maple and Acacia Physical Information
Sugar Maple and Acacia physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Maple and Acacia are as follows:
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Acacia flower color: White
- Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sugar Maple and Acacia
Care of Sugar Maple and Acacia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Acacia pruning is done . In summer Sugar Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.