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
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Acer saccharum
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Red, Purple
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
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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
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 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER saccharum
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Sugar Maple
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
चीनी मेपल
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Zuckerahorn
Octopus tree
In French
sucre d'érable
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
arce de azúcar
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Maple ζάχαρη
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Bordo de Açucar
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Cukier klonowy
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Sugar Maple
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sugar Maple and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Sugar Maple and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Maple and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Maple and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Sugar Maple and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Maple and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sugar Maple and Octopus Tree
Care of Sugar Maple and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.