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
Africa
Types
Acer saccharum
Yardlong Bean
Black-Eyed Peas
Catjang
Dixie Lee Pea
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
Fertile bottom land
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Chartreuse
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
White, Red, Green, Purple, Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Deltoid
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
Indeterminate
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
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Nematodes, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
Legume allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Diuretic, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seedpod, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER saccharum
VIGNA unguiculata
Common Name
Sugar Maple
Blackeyed Pea
Cowpea
In Hindi
चीनी मेपल
लोबिया
In German
Zuckerahorn
cowpea
In French
sucre d'érable
niébé
In Spanish
arce de azúcar
caupí
In Greek
Maple ζάχαρη
cowpea
In Portuguese
Bordo de Açucar
Koopea
In Polish
Cukier klonowy
Koopea
In Latin
Sugar Maple
Koopea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sugar Maple and Cowpea
Season and care of Sugar Maple and Cowpea is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Maple and Cowpea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cowpea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cowpea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Cowpea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Maple and Cowpea Physical Information
Sugar Maple and Cowpea physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Cowpea height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Maple and Cowpea are as follows:
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cowpea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Cowpea leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Sugar Maple and Cowpea
Care of Sugar Maple and Cowpea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Cowpea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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 Cowpea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.