Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender 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
Chinese lantern,Japanese-lantern, winter cherry
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
Cultivated Beds, Damp Places, hedge rows, Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Tan
Tan, Brown
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
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER saccharum
ABUTILON 'Amsterdam'
Common Name
Sugar Maple
Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
In Hindi
चीनी मेपल
Chinese lantern
In German
Zuckerahorn
Lampionblume
In French
sucre d'érable
Coqueret alkékenge
In Spanish
arce de azúcar
Chinese lantern
In Greek
Maple ζάχαρη
Chinese lantern
In Portuguese
Bordo de Açucar
Chinese lantern
In Polish
Cukier klonowy
Miechunka rozdęta
In Latin
Sugar Maple
Chinese lantern
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Aceraceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sugar Maple and Chinese Lantern
Season and care of Sugar Maple and Chinese Lantern is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Maple and Chinese Lantern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chinese Lantern season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chinese Lantern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinese Lantern is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Maple and Chinese Lantern Physical Information
Sugar Maple and Chinese Lantern physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Chinese Lantern height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Maple and Chinese Lantern are as follows:
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chinese Lantern flower color: Orange Red
- Chinese Lantern leaf color: Green
Care of Sugar Maple and Chinese Lantern
Care of Sugar Maple and Chinese Lantern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Lantern 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 Chinese Lantern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.