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
Mexico, Central America
Types
Acer saccharum
Cuphea hyssopifolia
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Chartreuse
White, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oblong to lance-shaped
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Requires more often in extreme heat
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Dysentry, Eye Infection, Indigestion, Organ Stones
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowering Tips, Flowers, Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACER saccharum
CUPHEA hyssopifolia
Common Name
Sugar Maple
False Heather, Mexican Heather, Hawaiian Heather
In Hindi
चीनी मेपल
Mexican Heather
In German
Zuckerahorn
Mexican Heather
In French
sucre d'érable
Mexicaine Heather
In Spanish
arce de azúcar
Heather mexicana
In Greek
Maple ζάχαρη
Μεξικού Heather
In Portuguese
Bordo de Açucar
Mexican Heather
In Polish
Cukier klonowy
Mexican Heather
In Latin
Sugar Maple
Mexicanus Heather
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Aceraceae
Lythraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sugar Maple and Mexican Heather
Season and care of Sugar Maple and Mexican Heather is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Maple and Mexican Heather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican Heather season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican Heather is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican Heather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Maple and Mexican Heather Physical Information
Sugar Maple and Mexican Heather physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Mexican Heather height is 20.30 cm and width 30.40 cm. The color specification of Sugar Maple and Mexican Heather are as follows:
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mexican Heather flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Violet
- Mexican Heather leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Sugar Maple and Mexican Heather
Care of Sugar Maple and Mexican Heather include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Heather pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Sugar Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.