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
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Types
Acer saccharum
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Chartreuse
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purplish Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Late Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Vine, Wall
Botanical Name
ACER saccharum
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Common Name
Sugar Maple
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
In Hindi
चीनी मेपल
वर्जीनिया लता
In German
Zuckerahorn
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
sucre d'érable
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
In Spanish
arce de azúcar
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
In Greek
Maple ζάχαρη
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
In Portuguese
Bordo de Açucar
Virginia Creeper
In Polish
Cukier klonowy
winobluszcz
In Latin
Sugar Maple
Virginia creeper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Rhamnales
Family
Aceraceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Acer
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sugar Maple and Virginia Creeper
Season and care of Sugar Maple and Virginia Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Maple and Virginia Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Virginia Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Sugar Maple and Virginia Creeper Physical Information
Sugar Maple and Virginia Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Maple and Virginia Creeper are as follows:
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Virginia Creeper flower color:
- Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Care of Sugar Maple and Virginia Creeper
Care of Sugar Maple and Virginia Creeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Virginia Creeper pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune in late summer or fall. In summer Sugar Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water.