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
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Tan, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Asthma
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Stem
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ACER saccharum
QUERCUS phellos
Common Name
Sugar Maple
Willow Oak
In Hindi
चीनी मेपल
Overcup ओक
In German
Zuckerahorn
Overcup Oak
In French
sucre d'érable
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
arce de azúcar
Overcup Roble
In Greek
Maple ζάχαρη
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
Bordo de Açucar
Overcup Oak
In Polish
Cukier klonowy
Overcup Dąb
In Latin
Sugar Maple
Oryza
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sugar Maple and Willow Oak
Season and care of Sugar Maple and Willow Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Maple and Willow Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Willow Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Maple and Willow Oak Physical Information
Sugar Maple and Willow Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Maple and Willow Oak are as follows:
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sugar Maple and Willow Oak
Care of Sugar Maple and Willow Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Willow Oak pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune every year, 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 Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.