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
Eastern Asia, China
Types
Acer saccharum
Babylon
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Weeping
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Compost, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER saccharum
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
Common Name
Sugar Maple
Corkscrew Willow
In Hindi
चीनी मेपल
पेंचकश विलो
In German
Zuckerahorn
Korkenzieher-Weide
In French
sucre d'érable
Tire-bouchon Willow
In Spanish
arce de azúcar
Tire-bouchon Willow
In Greek
Maple ζάχαρη
τιρμπουσόν Willow
In Portuguese
Bordo de Açucar
corkscrew salgueiro
In Polish
Cukier klonowy
korkociąg Willow
In Latin
Sugar Maple
corkscrew Willow
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malpighiales
Family
Aceraceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sugar Maple and Corkscrew Willow
Season and care of Sugar Maple and Corkscrew Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Maple and Corkscrew Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral.
Sugar Maple and Corkscrew Willow Physical Information
Sugar Maple and Corkscrew Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Maple and Corkscrew Willow are as follows:
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
- Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sugar Maple and Corkscrew Willow
Care of Sugar Maple and Corkscrew Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Corkscrew Willow pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sugar Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corkscrew Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.