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
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
Sandhills
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
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Lobed
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blister, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Asthma
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Economic Purpose, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER saccharum
QUERCUS falcata
Common Name
Sugar Maple
Southern Red Oak
In Hindi
चीनी मेपल
दक्षिणी लाल ओक
In German
Zuckerahorn
Südliche Red Oak
In French
sucre d'érable
Chêne rouge du Sud
In Spanish
arce de azúcar
Roble Rojo meridional
In Greek
Maple ζάχαρη
Νότια Red Oak
In Portuguese
Bordo de Açucar
Southern Red Oak
In Polish
Cukier klonowy
Southern Red Oak
In Latin
Sugar Maple
Quercus falcata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sugar Maple and Southern Red Oak
Season and care of Sugar Maple and Southern Red Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Maple and Southern Red Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Southern Red Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Southern Red Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Southern Red Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Maple and Southern Red Oak Physical Information
Sugar Maple and Southern Red Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Southern Red Oak height is 2,130.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Maple and Southern Red Oak are as follows:
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Southern Red Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- Southern Red Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Sugar Maple and Southern Red Oak
Care of Sugar Maple and Southern Red Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Southern Red Oak pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, 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 Southern Red Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.