Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
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
Habitat
Lawn, Pastures, stream banks
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green, Silver
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Three Lobed
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Irritation to stomach
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Cardiotonic, Carminative, Febrifuge
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Seedpod
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Lotus corniculatus
ACER saccharum
Common Name
Trefoil
Sugar Maple
In Hindi
तिपतिया घास
चीनी मेपल
In German
Gewöhnlicher Hornklee
Zuckerahorn
In French
Lotier corniculé
sucre d'érable
In Spanish
Lotus corniculatus
arce de azúcar
In Greek
Trefoil
Maple ζάχαρη
In Portuguese
Lotus corniculatus
Bordo de Açucar
In Polish
Komonica zwyczajna
Cukier klonowy
In Latin
trefoil
Sugar Maple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Trefoil and Sugar Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Trefoil and Sugar Maple? We provide you with everything About Trefoil and Sugar Maple. Trefoil doesn't have thorns and Sugar Maple doesn't have thorns. Also Trefoil does not have fragrant flowers. Trefoil has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Sugar Maple has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach. 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 Trefoil and Sugar Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Trefoil and Sugar Maple
Season and care of Trefoil and Sugar Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Trefoil and Sugar Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trefoil season is Summer and Fall and Sugar Maple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Trefoil is Loam and for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trefoil is Acidic and for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral.
Trefoil and Sugar Maple Physical Information
Trefoil and Sugar Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Trefoil height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Trefoil and Sugar Maple are as follows:
Trefoil flower color: Orange and Gold
Trefoil leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Trefoil and Sugar Maple
Care of Trefoil and Sugar Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trefoil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Trefoil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.