Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
California
Types
Acer saccharum
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Chartreuse
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Red, Orange Red
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
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Does not require water in summer, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ACER saccharum
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
Common Name
Sugar Maple
Christmas Berry, California Holly
In German
Zuckerahorn
Toyon
In French
sucre d'érable
Toyon
In Spanish
arce de azúcar
Toyon
In Greek
Maple ζάχαρη
Toyon
In Portuguese
Bordo de Açucar
Toyon
In Polish
Cukier klonowy
Toyon
In Latin
Sugar Maple
Toyon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Sugar Maple and Toyon
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Maple and Toyon? We provide you with everything About Sugar Maple and Toyon. Sugar Maple doesn't have thorns and Toyon doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Maple has allergic reactions like Asthma and Toyon 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 Toyon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Maple and Toyon
Season and care of Sugar Maple and Toyon is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Maple and Toyon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Toyon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Maple and Toyon Physical Information
Sugar Maple and Toyon physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Maple and Toyon are as follows:
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Toyon flower color: White
- Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sugar Maple and Toyon
Care of Sugar Maple and Toyon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Toyon pruning is done . In summer Sugar Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Toyon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.