Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled 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
Western United States
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Chartreuse
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Chocolate
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
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Antiseptic, Bladder Infection, Boils, Burns, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Kidney problems, Poultice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis, Vermifuge, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ACER saccharum
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
Common Name
Sugar Maple
Bristlecone Pine
In Hindi
चीनी मेपल
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
In German
Zuckerahorn
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
In French
sucre d'érable
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
In Spanish
arce de azúcar
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
In Greek
Maple ζάχαρη
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Bordo de Açucar
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
In Polish
Cukier klonowy
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
In Latin
Sugar Maple
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Sugar Maple and Bristlecone Pine
Season and care of Sugar Maple and Bristlecone Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Maple and Bristlecone Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bristlecone Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral.
Sugar Maple and Bristlecone Pine Physical Information
Sugar Maple and Bristlecone Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Sugar Maple and Bristlecone Pine are as follows:
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bristlecone Pine flower color:
- Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Sugar Maple and Bristlecone Pine
Care of Sugar Maple and Bristlecone Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Bristlecone Pine pruning is done Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sugar Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bristlecone Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.