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
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Types
Acer saccharum
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Chartreuse
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ACER saccharum
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Sugar Maple
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
चीनी मेपल
sweetshrub
In German
Zuckerahorn
sweetshrub
In French
sucre d'érable
sweetshrub
In Spanish
arce de azúcar
sweetshrub
In Greek
Maple ζάχαρη
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
Bordo de Açucar
sweetshrub
In Polish
Cukier klonowy
sweetshrub
In Latin
Sugar Maple
sweetshrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Laurales
Family
Aceraceae
Calycanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Sugar Maple and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Sugar Maple and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Maple and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Maple and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Sugar Maple and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Maple and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Sugar Maple and Sweetshrub
Care of Sugar Maple and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sugar Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.