Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
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
Australia
Types
Acer saccharum
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER saccharum
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Sugar Maple
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
चीनी मेपल
बोतल ट्री
In German
Zuckerahorn
Flaschenbaum
In French
sucre d'érable
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
arce de azúcar
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
Maple ζάχαρη
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Bordo de Açucar
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Cukier klonowy
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
Sugar Maple
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malvales
Family
Aceraceae
Sterculiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Sugar Maple and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Sugar Maple and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Maple and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bottle Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Maple and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Sugar Maple and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Maple and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Sugar Maple and Bottle Tree
Care of Sugar Maple and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Sugar Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.