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