Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
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
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Types
Acer saccharum
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
21,22
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
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
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Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Needs less 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Allergy
Asthma
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER saccharum
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Sugar Maple
Schefflera
In Hindi
चीनी मेपल
Schefflera
In German
Zuckerahorn
Schefflera
In French
sucre d'érable
Schefflera
In Spanish
arce de azúcar
Schefflera
In Greek
Maple ζάχαρη
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Bordo de Açucar
Schefflera
In Polish
Cukier klonowy
Schefflera
In Latin
Sugar Maple
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Sugar Maple and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Maple and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Sugar Maple and Schefflera. Sugar Maple doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Maple has allergic reactions like Asthma and Schefflera 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 Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Maple and Schefflera
Season and care of Sugar Maple and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Maple and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Maple and Schefflera Physical Information
Sugar Maple and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Maple and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Sugar Maple and Schefflera
Care of Sugar Maple and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Schefflera 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 Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.