Life Span
Perennial
Annual and 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
Madagascar
Types
Acer saccharum
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ACER saccharum
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Sugar Maple
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
चीनी मेपल
Umbrella Plant
In German
Zuckerahorn
Dach-Anlage
In French
sucre d'érable
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
arce de azúcar
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Maple ζάχαρη
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Bordo de Açucar
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Cukier klonowy
parasol roślin
In Latin
Sugar Maple
O Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Sugar Maple and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Sugar Maple and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Maple and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Maple and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Sugar Maple and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Sugar Maple and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sugar Maple and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Sugar Maple and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.