Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
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
Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ACER saccharum
RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
Common Name
Sugar Maple
Evergreen Azalea
In Hindi
चीनी मेपल
Azalea
In German
Zuckerahorn
Azalee
In French
sucre d'érable
azalée
In Spanish
arce de azúcar
azalea
In Greek
Maple ζάχαρη
αζάλεα
In Portuguese
Bordo de Açucar
Azalea
In Polish
Cukier klonowy
azalia
In Latin
Sugar Maple
Azalea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Aceraceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sugar Maple and Azalea
Season and care of Sugar Maple and Azalea is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Maple and Azalea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Azalea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Azalea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Azalea is Acidic.
Sugar Maple and Azalea Physical Information
Sugar Maple and Azalea physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Maple and Azalea are as follows:
Care of Sugar Maple and Azalea
Care of Sugar Maple and Azalea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Azalea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sugar Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Azalea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.