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
North America
Types
Acer saccharum
Populus tremuloides
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
1-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Chartreuse
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Yellow, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Pulp
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER saccharum
POPULUS tremuloides
Common Name
Sugar Maple
Quaking Aspen
In Hindi
चीनी मेपल
Quaking Aspen
In German
Zuckerahorn
Zitterpappel
In French
sucre d'érable
tremble
In Spanish
arce de azúcar
Temblor Aspen
In Greek
Maple ζάχαρη
τρεμώδεις Aspen
In Portuguese
Bordo de Açucar
Quaking Aspen
In Polish
Cukier klonowy
Quaking Aspen
In Latin
Sugar Maple
Tremens Quisque
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malpighiales
Family
Aceraceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Sugar Maple and Quaking Aspen
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Maple and Quaking Aspen? We provide you with everything About Sugar Maple and Quaking Aspen. Sugar Maple doesn't have thorns and Quaking Aspen doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Maple has allergic reactions like Asthma and Quaking Aspen 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 Quaking Aspen and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Maple and Quaking Aspen
Season and care of Sugar Maple and Quaking Aspen is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Maple and Quaking Aspen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Quaking Aspen season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Maple and Quaking Aspen Physical Information
Sugar Maple and Quaking Aspen physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Maple and Quaking Aspen are as follows:
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Quaking Aspen flower color:
- Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Sugar Maple and Quaking Aspen
Care of Sugar Maple and Quaking Aspen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Sugar Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quaking Aspen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.