Life Span
Perennial
Annual and 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
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Types
Acer saccharum
M. v. brevipetala
M. v. collina
M. v. frozen
M. v. grandiflora
M. v. paui
M. v. verna
M. v. japonica
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
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
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Chartreuse
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Tiny
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Burns, Thyroid problems, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ACER saccharum
MINUARTIA verna
Common Name
Sugar Maple
Irish Moss
In Hindi
चीनी मेपल
आयरिश काई
In German
Zuckerahorn
Irish Moss
In French
sucre d'érable
Irish Moss
In Spanish
arce de azúcar
musgo de irlanda
In Greek
Maple ζάχαρη
Irish Moss
In Portuguese
Bordo de Açucar
Moss irlandês
In Polish
Cukier klonowy
mech irlandzki
In Latin
Sugar Maple
Irish Moss
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aceraceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sugar Maple and Irish Moss
Season and care of Sugar Maple and Irish Moss is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Maple and Irish Moss Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Irish Moss season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Irish Moss is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Irish Moss is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Maple and Irish Moss Physical Information
Sugar Maple and Irish Moss physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Irish Moss height is 7.60 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Sugar Maple and Irish Moss are as follows:
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Irish Moss flower color: White
- Irish Moss leaf color: Green
Care of Sugar Maple and Irish Moss
Care of Sugar Maple and Irish Moss include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Irish Moss pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Sugar Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Irish Moss needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.