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, Asia
Types
Acer saccharum
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-12
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
White, Purple, Plum, Black
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
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Asthma
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ACER saccharum
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Sugar Maple
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In German
Zuckerahorn
Aubergine
In French
sucre d'érable
Aubergine
In Spanish
arce de azúcar
Berenjena
In Greek
Maple ζάχαρη
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
Bordo de Açucar
Berinjela
In Polish
Cukier klonowy
Bakłażan
In Latin
Sugar Maple
Eggplant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Aceraceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids
Season and Care of Sugar Maple and Eggplant
Season and care of Sugar Maple and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Maple and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eggplant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Sugar Maple and Eggplant Physical Information
Sugar Maple and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Maple and Eggplant are as follows:
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Sugar Maple and Eggplant
Care of Sugar Maple and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Eggplant 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 Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.