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, South America
Types
Acer saccharum
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
shrublands, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires a lot of watering, 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
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
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
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ACER saccharum
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
Common Name
Sugar Maple
Mexican Tea
In Hindi
चीनी मेपल
Dysphania ambrosioides
In German
Zuckerahorn
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
In French
sucre d'érable
Épazote
In Spanish
arce de azúcar
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Greek
Maple ζάχαρη
Μεξικού τσάι
In Portuguese
Bordo de Açucar
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Polish
Cukier klonowy
Komosa piżmowa
In Latin
Sugar Maple
Dysphania ambrosioides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aceraceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Chenopodioideae
Season and Care of Sugar Maple and Mexican Tea
Season and care of Sugar Maple and Mexican Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Maple and Mexican Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican Tea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Maple and Mexican Tea Physical Information
Sugar Maple and Mexican Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Sugar Maple and Mexican Tea are as follows:
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
- Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sugar Maple and Mexican Tea
Care of Sugar Maple and Mexican Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Tea 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 Mexican Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.