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
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Types
Acer saccharum
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
Mountain tops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Chartreuse
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ACER saccharum
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
Common Name
Sugar Maple
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
In Hindi
चीनी मेपल
Astilbe
In German
Zuckerahorn
Prachtspieren
In French
sucre d'érable
Astilbe
In Spanish
arce de azúcar
Astilbe
In Greek
Maple ζάχαρη
astilbe
In Portuguese
Bordo de Açucar
astilbe
In Polish
Cukier klonowy
astilbe
In Latin
Sugar Maple
Artemisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Saxifragaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sugar Maple and Astilbe
Season and care of Sugar Maple and Astilbe is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Maple and Astilbe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Astilbe season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Astilbe is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Maple and Astilbe Physical Information
Sugar Maple and Astilbe physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Sugar Maple and Astilbe are as follows:
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Astilbe flower color: White
- Astilbe leaf color: Green
Care of Sugar Maple and Astilbe
Care of Sugar Maple and Astilbe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers. In summer Sugar Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.