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
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Acer saccharum
Maclura pomifera
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
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
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ACER saccharum
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
Sugar Maple
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In Hindi
चीनी मेपल
ओसेज संतरे
In German
Zuckerahorn
Osage Orange
In French
sucre d'érable
Osage orange
In Spanish
arce de azúcar
Osage naranja
In Greek
Maple ζάχαρη
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
Bordo de Açucar
Osage laranja
In Polish
Cukier klonowy
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Sugar Maple
Aliquam Osage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sugar Maple and Osage Orange
Season and care of Sugar Maple and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Maple and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Maple and Osage Orange Physical Information
Sugar Maple and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Maple and Osage Orange are as follows:
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
- Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Care of Sugar Maple and Osage Orange
Care of Sugar Maple and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Osage Orange 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 Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.