Life Span
Perennial
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Tree
Tender 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
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Acer saccharum
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water deeply about once a week
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
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
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACER saccharum
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Sugar Maple
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
चीनी मेपल
Tree Mallow
In German
Zuckerahorn
Baum Mallow
In French
sucre d'érable
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
arce de azúcar
árbol de la malva
In Greek
Maple ζάχαρη
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Bordo de Açucar
Mallow
In Polish
Cukier klonowy
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
Sugar Maple
ligno malvae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malvales
Family
Aceraceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sugar Maple and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Sugar Maple and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Maple and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tree Mallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Maple and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Sugar Maple and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Maple and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Sugar Maple and Tree Mallow
Care of Sugar Maple and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Sugar Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.