Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
China
Types
jiujiangense, horizontale
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Habitat
Cold Regions
Banks, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Yellow green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Aphids, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Part of Plant Used
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Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ACER buergerianum
SARCOCOCCA confusa
Common Name
Trident Maple
Sweet Box
In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
Sarcococca confusa
In German
Trident-Ahorn
Sarcococca verwirrt
In French
Trident Maple
Sarcococca confus
In Spanish
arce de Trident
Sarcococca confundido
In Greek
Trident Maple
Sarcococca συγχέεται
In Portuguese
bordo Trident
Sarcococca confuso
In Polish
Trident klon
sarcococca mylić
In Latin
Trident Maple
confusa Sarcococca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Trident Maple and Sarcococca confusa
Season and care of Trident Maple and Sarcococca confusa is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Sarcococca confusa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sarcococca confusa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Sarcococca confusa is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Sarcococca confusa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Trident Maple and Sarcococca confusa Physical Information
Trident Maple and Sarcococca confusa physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and Sarcococca confusa are as follows:
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Sarcococca confusa flower color: White and Ivory
- Sarcococca confusa leaf color: Dark Green and Yellow green
Care of Trident Maple and Sarcococca confusa
Care of Trident Maple and Sarcococca confusa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sarcococca confusa pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sarcococca confusa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.