Life Span
Perennial
Annual
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
Madagascar
Types
Acer saccharum
Broadleaf evergreen
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Chartreuse
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water occasionally
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Headache, Healing, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER saccharum
DRACAENA marginata
Common Name
Sugar Maple
Madagascar Dragon Tree
In Hindi
चीनी मेपल
Dracaena marginata
In German
Zuckerahorn
Dracaena marginata
In French
sucre d'érable
Dracaena marginata
In Spanish
arce de azúcar
Dracaena marginata
In Greek
Maple ζάχαρη
Dracaena marginata
In Portuguese
Bordo de Açucar
marginata do Dracaena
In Polish
Cukier klonowy
Dracena marginata
In Latin
Sugar Maple
Dracaena marginata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Liliales
Family
Aceraceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Sugar Maple and Dracaena Marginata
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Maple and Dracaena Marginata? We provide you with everything About Sugar Maple and Dracaena Marginata. Sugar Maple doesn't have thorns and Dracaena Marginata doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Maple has allergic reactions like Asthma and Dracaena Marginata has allergic reactions like Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Sugar Maple and Dracaena Marginata and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Maple and Dracaena Marginata
Season and care of Sugar Maple and Dracaena Marginata is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Maple and Dracaena Marginata Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dracaena Marginata season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dracaena Marginata is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Dracaena Marginata is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Maple and Dracaena Marginata Physical Information
Sugar Maple and Dracaena Marginata physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Dracaena Marginata height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Maple and Dracaena Marginata are as follows:
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dracaena Marginata flower color: White
- Dracaena Marginata leaf color: Red, Olive and Gray Green
Care of Sugar Maple and Dracaena Marginata
Care of Sugar Maple and Dracaena Marginata include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Dracaena Marginata 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 Dracaena Marginata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.