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
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Acer saccharum
Aesculus glabra
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Tan, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Orange, Tan
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER saccharum
AESCULUS glabra
Common Name
Sugar Maple
Ohio Buckeye
In Hindi
चीनी मेपल
ओहियो बकेये
In German
Zuckerahorn
Ohio buckeye
In French
sucre d'érable
marronnier de l'Ohio
In Spanish
arce de azúcar
Ohio castaño de indias
In Greek
Maple ζάχαρη
Οχάιο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Bordo de Açucar
Ohio Buckeye
In Polish
Cukier klonowy
Ohio kasztan
In Latin
Sugar Maple
Ohio buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Aceraceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Sugar Maple and Ohio Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Maple and Ohio Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Sugar Maple and Ohio Buckeye. Sugar Maple doesn't have thorns and Ohio Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Maple has allergic reactions like Asthma and Ohio Buckeye has allergic reactions like Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Sugar Maple and Ohio Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Maple and Ohio Buckeye
Season and care of Sugar Maple and Ohio Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Maple and Ohio Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Maple and Ohio Buckeye Physical Information
Sugar Maple and Ohio Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Maple and Ohio Buckeye are as follows:
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
- Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sugar Maple and Ohio Buckeye
Care of Sugar Maple and Ohio Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.