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
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Types
Acer saccharum
Ocimum americanum
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
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
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oval
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
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 leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
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, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
Asthma
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACER saccharum
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Common Name
Sugar Maple
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
चीनी मेपल
नींबू तुलसी
In German
Zuckerahorn
Limonenbasilikum
In French
sucre d'érable
citron basilic
In Spanish
arce de azúcar
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
Maple ζάχαρη
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Bordo de Açucar
manjericão limão
In Polish
Cukier klonowy
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
Sugar Maple
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Aceraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Sugar Maple and Lemon Basil
Season and care of Sugar Maple and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Maple and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Sugar Maple and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Sugar Maple and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Sugar Maple and Lemon Basil are as follows:
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lemon Basil flower color: White
- Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Sugar Maple and Lemon Basil
Care of Sugar Maple and Lemon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Lemon Basil 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 Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.