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
Grass
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Chartreuse
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ACER saccharum
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Sugar Maple
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
चीनी मेपल
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Zuckerahorn
Softstem Bulrush
In French
sucre d'érable
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
arce de azúcar
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Maple ζάχαρη
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Bordo de Açucar
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Cukier klonowy
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Sugar Maple
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Acer
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Sugar Maple and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Sugar Maple and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Maple and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Maple and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Sugar Maple and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Maple and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Sugar Maple and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Sugar Maple and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.