Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled 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
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Littleleaf disease
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Emetic, Laxative, tuberculosis, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Inner Bark, Wood
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
ACER saccharum
PINUS echinata
Common Name
Sugar Maple
Shortleaf Pine
In Hindi
चीनी मेपल
Shortleaf Pine
In German
Zuckerahorn
Shortleaf Pine
In French
sucre d'érable
Shortleaf Pine
In Spanish
arce de azúcar
Shortleaf pino
In Greek
Maple ζάχαρη
Shortleaf Pine
In Portuguese
Bordo de Açucar
Shortleaf Pine
In Polish
Cukier klonowy
Shortleaf Pine
In Latin
Sugar Maple
Pinus Shortleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Pinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sugar Maple and Shortleaf Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Maple and Shortleaf Pine? We provide you with everything About Sugar Maple and Shortleaf Pine. Sugar Maple doesn't have thorns and Shortleaf Pine doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Maple has allergic reactions like Asthma and Shortleaf Pine 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 Shortleaf Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Maple and Shortleaf Pine
Season and care of Sugar Maple and Shortleaf Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Maple and Shortleaf Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Shortleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Shortleaf Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Shortleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Maple and Shortleaf Pine Physical Information
Sugar Maple and Shortleaf Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Shortleaf Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Maple and Shortleaf Pine are as follows:
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Shortleaf Pine flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Shortleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sugar Maple and Shortleaf Pine
Care of Sugar Maple and Shortleaf Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Shortleaf Pine 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 Shortleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.