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
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Acer saccharum
Chorisia speciosa
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Elliptic
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for producing cooking oil, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER saccharum
CHORISIA speciosa
Common Name
Sugar Maple
Chorisia, Floss Silk Tree, Silk Floss Tree
In Hindi
चीनी मेपल
Chorisia
In German
Zuckerahorn
Chorisia
In French
sucre d'érable
Chorisia
In Spanish
arce de azúcar
Chorisia
In Greek
Maple ζάχαρη
Chorisia
In Portuguese
Bordo de Açucar
Chorisia
In Polish
Cukier klonowy
Chorisia
In Latin
Sugar Maple
Chorisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malvales
Family
Aceraceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sugar Maple and Chorisia
Season and care of Sugar Maple and Chorisia is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Maple and Chorisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chorisia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chorisia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Chorisia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Maple and Chorisia Physical Information
Sugar Maple and Chorisia physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Chorisia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Maple and Chorisia are as follows:
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chorisia flower color: Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy and Ivory
- Chorisia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sugar Maple and Chorisia
Care of Sugar Maple and Chorisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Chorisia 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 Chorisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.